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Gwangalli Eobang Festival
- 📅 Dates
- Jun 12, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026
- 📍 Location
- 219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
- ☎️ Contact
- +82-51-610-4212
⚠️ This festival's listed dates have passed
The dates above are from the most recent official schedule. Many Korean festivals are annual events held around the same time each year, but the next date has not been officially confirmed yet — please check the official website or a Google search below before planning a trip.
Overview
The Suyeong area has long been rich in fishery resources and was one of the first places in Busan where fishing developed on a large scale. During the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong Naval Command was established here, along with eobang, a cooperative fishing organization formed by local fishers and naval forces. The fishing practices of that era have been preserved and passed down through Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori, a traditional folk performance based on the work and customs of fishing communities. The Gwangalli Eobang Festival takes its name from this heritage. Celebrating the history of
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (official English translation, TourAPI).