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Jeongseon Arirang Festival
- 📅 Dates
- Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
- 📍 Location
- 104, Bongyang-ri, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
- ☎️ Contact
- +82-33-560-3013~5
Overview
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*Arirang is a globally renowned Korean folk song. The song is rooted in many different regions and thus Korea has several versions of “Arirang.” “Jeongseon Arirang” is the source of all “Arirang,” and in recognition of its value, it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012. The Jeongseon Arirang Festival is held to preserve and develop the folk song. It starts off with the Chilhyeon Ritual Ceremony, held in honor of the patriotic fide
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (official English translation, TourAPI).