The Donghak Peasant Revolution Memorial Festival is a meaningful event held annually in May to commemorate the self-initiated reform movement of peasants who rose up against the unjust tyranny of the feudal system during the Joseon Dynasty. The Donghak Peasant Revolution is regarded as a historical event that marked the starting point of Korea's modernization and greatly influenced the national independence movement. This revolution began with the Gobu Peasant Uprising led by Jeon Bong-jun on January 10, 1894, and subsequently spread nationwide after the peasant army achieved its first victory in the Battle of Hwangtojae. In particular, the festival has been held annually since May 11, the date of the victory in the Battle of Hwangtojae. The Donghak Peasant Revolution Memorial Festival serves as a venue for citizens to freely participate in various programs and cultural events to reflect on its historical significance and to modernize and develop the values of self-reliance and equality pursued by the Donghak peasant army. Through this, it aims to connect the spirit of the past with the present era and evolve into a meaningful festival where everyone can sympathize and participate.
Donghak Peasant Revolution Memorial Park (742 Donghak-ro, Deokcheon-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province)
May 9, 2026 ~ May 11, 2026
1. Official events: Gumin-sa Gabo Seonnyeol Jerye, Memorial Service for Unnamed Peasant Soldiers, Commemorative Ceremony and Awards, Congratulatory Performances, etc. 2. Special events: 511-person "Shout of That Day" performance, tightrope walking, busking, experience booths, stamp tour, food booths, flea market, food trucks, Jeongeup Youth Ppumppum Contest, National Dance Contest "Movements of That Day," etc. 3. Ancillary events: National Youth Choir Competition 'Echo of That Day,' Jeongeup City Nongak Troupe, etc. 4. Related events: National Nongak Competition, National Youth Debate Competition, Jeongeup Wild Tea Festival, etc.
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The Donghak Peasant Revolution Memorial Festival is a meaningful event held annually in May to commemorate the self-initiated reform movement of peasants who rose up against the unjust tyranny of the feudal system during the Joseon Dynasty. The Donghak Peasant Revolution is regarded as a historical event that marked the starting point of Korea's modernization and greatly influenced the national independence movement. This revolution began with the Gobu Peasant Uprising led by Jeon Bong-jun on January 10, 1894, and subsequently spread nationwide after the peasant army achieved its first victory in the Battle of Hwangtojae. In particular, the festival has been held annually since May 11, the date of the victory in the Battle of Hwangtojae. The Donghak Peasant Revolution Memorial Festival serves as a venue for citizens to freely participate in various programs and cultural events to reflect on its historical significance and to modernize and develop the values of self-reliance and equality pursued by the Donghak peasant army. Through this, it aims to connect the spirit of the past with the present era and evolve into a meaningful festival where everyone can sympathize and participate.
1. Official events (Gumin-sa Gabo Seonnyeol Jerye, Memorial Service for Unnamed Peasant Soldiers, Commemorative Ceremony and Awards, Congratulatory Performances, etc.) 2. Special events (511-person "Shout of That Day" performance, tightrope walking, busking, experience booths, stamp tour, food booths, flea market, food trucks, Jeongeup Youth Ppumppum Contest, National Dance Contest "Movements of That Day," etc.) 3. Ancillary events (National Youth Choir Competition "Echo of That Day," Jeongeup City Nongak Troupe, etc.) 4. Related events (National Nongak Competition, National Youth Debate Competition, Jeongeup Wild Tea Festival, etc.)
1. Official events (Gumin-sa Gabo Seonnyeol Jerye, Memorial Service for Unnamed Peasant Soldiers, Commemorative Ceremony and Awards, Congratulatory Performances, etc.) 2. Special events (511-person "Shout of That Day" performance, tightrope walking, busking, experience booths, stamp tour, food booths, flea market, food trucks, Jeongeup Youth Ppumppum Contest, National Dance Contest "Movements of That Day," etc.) 3. Ancillary events (National Youth Choir Competition "Echo of That Day," Jeongeup City Nongak Troupe, etc.) 4. Related events (National Nongak Competition, National Youth Debate Competition, Jeongeup Wild Tea Festival, etc.)
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