Gangneung, Gangwon
Gangneung Danoje Festival
A traditional festival combining rituals, shamanic performances, Gwanno mask drama, folk games and a lively market.
Photo of a past edition; current facilities and programs may differ.
Photo credit: Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service (Jeon Han) · CC BY-SA 2.0
International participation evidence
A university's official 2025 report records foreign degree and language students joining residents in the street parade. This confirms participation, not a count of visitors arriving from overseas.
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Getting there by public transport
Take KTX from Seoul Station to Gangneung, or a bus from Dong Seoul Terminal, then continue to the Namdaecheon grounds. The station is not the venue. Confirm local buses, shuttles and return times separately.
Admission, booking & conditions
The ended 15–22 June 2026 edition offered free basic admission. Check the official schedule for each performance, ritual or activity. Next-edition dates and activity registration terms remain unconfirmed.
Official language & booking access
The organizer's Korean/English sites explain rituals, performances, activities and venue maps. Free basic admission does not mean that food, merchandise or every individual activity is free.