On the day of the first full moon of the Lunar New Year, which falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month of the year, the Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival is held in order to pray for good health and good fortune in the coming year.
This year the festival falls on Wednesday, February 12th, and a variety of events, such as a Daljip burning (the burning of a large straw heap bonfire under the light of the moon), Jisin-balgi (stomping on the ground to comfort the god of the earth) and the performing of folk plays are being planned at a number of locations around Busan.
○ Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
○ Venue: Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach, Geumjeong-gu Community Field, Yongho Starlight Park in Nam-gu, Dadaepo Beach, Samnak Ecological Park, Songdo Beach in Seo-gu, around Chelma-myeon
○ Free admission
40th Haeundae Dalmaji Oncheon Festival
Date: February 12, 2025
Venue: along Haeundae Beach from 15:00 through 19:10 (moonrise: 17:42).
Programs: Opening Ceremony, Moon Ritual, Daljiptaeugi (moon house burning)
More Information: Haeundae-gu website (Korean)
26th Suyeong Traditional Daljipnori
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 12, starting at 14:00
Location: Gwangalli Beach
Programs: Cultural Experiences, Performances Suyeong Yaru, Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori, Suyeong Nongcheong Nori), Tightrope Walking, Jisinbalgi, Ritual Offerings, Tea Party
Daljipnori will begin at 17:42 when the moon rises. A 16-meter-tall moon house will be burned to ward off bad luck and bring blessings. Locals and tourists alike can write their wishes on paper, which will be wrapped around the Daljip (moon house) before burning.
*Please note that sparks from the fire may cause damage to clothing. Fireworks and sky lanterns are strictly prohibited.
Jeongwol Daeboreum Dalmaji Festival (Nam-gu)
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 12, 15:30~19:30
Location: Yongho Starlight Park
Performances: Tightrope Walking, Magic Show, Namsannorimadang, Bass Drum Playing, Giant Kite Flying
Programs: Opening Ceremony, LED Moon House Lighting, Pungmul
Hands-on Activities & Exhibitions: Folk Games, Wish Writing, Crafts, Street Parades, Food Trucks
Sasang Traditional Daljipnori
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 12 (Daljip burning at 18:10)
Location: Samnak Eco Park (Soccer Fields C, D)
Programs: Talisman Writing, Jegichagi, Neolttwigi, Yutnori
Opening Ceremony: 16:30
Folk Games: 14:00~
Moon Ritual: 17:30~
Jeongwol Daeboreum Moon Ritual & Daljiptaeugi (Geumjeong-gu)
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 12, 14:30~18:30 ※ Daljip burning at 17:40
Location: Geumjeong Sports Park (1482-2 Dugu-dong, Geumjeong-gu)
Programs
▷ Pre-event (14:30~): Jisinbalgi, Cultural Performances, Pungmulpangut
▷ Main Event (16:10~): Opening Ceremony, Moon Ritual (16:40), Daljiptaeugi (17:40), Communal Dance
▷ Side Events (13:00~): Food Market, Folk Game Zone, Family Motto Calligraphy (from 14:30)
Hosted by: Geumjeong-gu
Shuttle Bus: Running between Beomeosa Metro Station Exit 6 and Geumjeong Sports Park (every 20 minutes)
From Beomeosa Station: 14:00~17:40
From Geumjeong Sports Park: 14:20~19:00
Village/neighborhood Bus: Take Geumjeong-gu 2-1 from Beomeosa Metro Station Exit 2
2025 Songdo Daljipnori
Date & Time: February 12, 14:00~21:00 (Opening Ceremony at 18:00)
Location: Songdo Beach
Programs: Daljiptaeugi, Jisinbalgi, Traditional Games, Wish Writing, Kite Making
More Information: Seo-gu Office (240-4062) or website
14th Cheolma-myeon Daljipnori
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 12, 14:00~ (※ Daljip burning at 18:20)
Location: Cheolma Urban Agricultural Park (263 Jangjeon-ri, Cheolma-myeon)
Programs: Daljiptaeugi, Jisinbalgi, Tteok (rice cake) Sharing