Sunchang Churyeong Jangseung Festival Set for Oct. 24, Bringing 30 Years of Tradition Together

Hands-on experiences include jangseung carving and sorghum broom making.

A festival where visitors can experience traditional culture and ways of life, including the jangseung tradition, will be held in Bokheung-myeon, Sunchang-gun, North Jeolla Province. Marking its 30th year, the Sunchang Churyeong Jangseung Festival will take place on October 24 around Churyeong Jangseung Village, featuring a range of programs, including jangseung carving, natural dyeing, and woodworking.

According to Sunchang-gun on October 20, the festival, hosted and organized by the Sunchang Churyeong Jangseung Festival Organizing Committee, was established to preserve the region's distinctive jangseung culture and give residents and visitors a chance to enjoy traditional culture together.

The festival grounds will feature exhibitions related to jangseung and cultural photography, as well as performances by local artists and cultural groups. Stalls selling local agricultural products and food will also introduce visitors to Sunchang's agricultural specialties and local cuisine.

Jangseung carving and sorghum broom making are hands-on programs that let visitors experience traditional ways of life. Natural dyeing and woodworking activities will also be offered, with people of all ages, from children to adults, welcome to take part.

Now in its 30th year, the Churyeong Jangseung Festival is significant as an event through which local residents have worked together to preserve traditional culture. Jangseung, traditional Korean totem poles, have been erected to mark village boundaries or protect villages, serving as symbols through which communities pray for peace and prosperity.

The festival aims to share the cultural significance of jangseung and give visitors opportunities to experience traditional ways of life through hands-on activities and performances. Sales of local agricultural products and food are also expected to channel visitor spending to local farms and businesses.

Sunchang County Governor Choi Young-il said, "The Churyeong Jangseung Festival is a cherished cultural event that local residents have preserved together for many years. I hope many visitors will come to the festival, enjoy traditional jangseung culture and the various activities, and make autumn memories."

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