About
The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival is Dongnae-gu’s signature festival combining history education with hands-on experiences. First launched as Chungnyeolje in 1995, the festival is now celebrating its 32nd edition. Recognized as one of Korea’s leading cultural tourism festivals, it invites visitors to experience the vivid history of 1592 through immersive programs and performances. The festival opens with the Dongnae Magistrate Parade, a grand street procession featuring hundreds of participants. The Dongnaeseong Battle Reenactment Musical, staged at the actual site of an Imjin War battle and enhanced with media art, brings the story of Dongnae’s determined resistance vividly to life. Visitors can also join the Dongnae Three-Strand Tug-of-War, a communal event that brings people together, and enjoy contemporary hands-on activities such as an outdoor escape room and snack-making experiences. At Dongnae Market, visitors can carry yeopjeon (traditional coins) into a recreated Joseon-era marketplace and experience daily life as a resident of the old fortress town. Blending history with the future, the festival offers a rich variety of programs and creates special memories for visitors this fall.
Program
Dongnae Magistrate Parade, Dongnae Three-Strand Tug-of-War, Dongnaeseong Battle Reenactment Musical
Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)
Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18
3 days
Areas around the North Gate of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town and Dongnae Cultural Center
80, Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
10:00~21:00
入場無料（体験プログラム有料）
Organizer Dongnae-gu, Busan
Contact +82-51-550-4092
About
The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival is Dongnae-gu’s signature festival combining history education with hands-on experiences. First launched as Chungnyeolje in 1995, the festival is now celebrating its 32nd edition. Recognized as one of Korea’s leading cultural tourism festivals, it invites visitors to experience the vivid history of 1592 through immersive programs and performances. The festival opens with the Dongnae Magistrate Parade, a grand street procession featuring hundreds of participants. The Dongnaeseong Battle Reenactment Musical, staged at the actual site of an Imjin War battle and enhanced with media art, brings the story of Dongnae’s determined resistance vividly to life. Visitors can also join the Dongnae Three-Strand Tug-of-War, a communal event that brings people together, and enjoy contemporary hands-on activities such as an outdoor escape room and snack-making experiences. At Dongnae Market, visitors can carry yeopjeon (traditional coins) into a recreated Joseon-era marketplace and experience daily life as a resident of the old fortress town. Blending history with the future, the festival offers a rich variety of programs and creates special memories for visitors this fall.
Program
Dongnae Magistrate Parade, Dongnae Three-Strand Tug-of-War, Dongnaeseong Battle Reenactment Musical
More festivals to see
Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival (금정산성축제)
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Busan Dwaeji-gukbap Festival (부산돼지국밥대전)
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Jeonpo Coffee Festival (전포커피축제)
La La La Festival (라라라 페스티벌)
UN Peace Festival (UN평화축제)
Busan Folk Arts Festival (부산종합민속예술제)
Busan Mackerel Festival (부산고등어축제)
Yeongdo Bridge Festival (영도다리축제)
Guides
Festivals in Busan this weekend (Oct 17–18)›Festivals and events ending this week in Busan›Source: Korea Tourism Organization
Data as of 10.17. Dates and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.