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Bakdal song festival

Bakdal song festival

Jecheon is the home to the righteous army that stood at the center of the uprisings during the former and latter parts of the late Joseon dynasty. This righteous army-related festival of culture and art is held every October with a goal to succeed the spirit of Jecheon's righteous army that ignited the flame for the uprising of the righteous army in the year of Eulmi and to promote harmony among citizens. In addition to the main events, other festivities such as the Announcement Ceremony at Jayangyeongdang Shrine, the Torch Relay of the Righteous Armies, the Religious Celebration for the Righteous Armies, the Bakdal Song Festival and the Pilgrimage to the Historical Sites of the Righteous Armies, and a number of exhibitions and local specialty markets will be held.