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Great Battle of Hansan Festival (Hansan Daecheop) August The Great Battle of Hansan Festival is held annually in Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, for four days in August. This colorful and eventful celebration marks the stunning victory of Admiral Yi Sun-sin over the Japanese navy at the Battle of Hansan during the Imjin War (1592-1598). A re-enactment of the battle in the waters off Tongyeong is the undisputed highlight of the event, but dozens of associated activities are also held in this commemoration of Korea's most revered national hero. They include a commemorative parade; performances of music, dance, and drama; art exhibitions; and lectures. Tongyeong, which some refer to as the "Naples of Asia," is a port city renowned for its beautiful setting and vibrant arts scene. The festival has taken place since the 1960s. CONTACTS: Great Battle of Hansan Festival 27-1 Docheon-dong Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do 650-110 South Korea www.hsdf.or.kr/en/index.php Korea National Tourism Organization 737 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 910 Chicago, IL 60611 800-868-7567 or 312-981-1717; fax: 312-981-1721 english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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