Jeju Island Il-dong 2-dong holds the Goma-ro Horse Cultural Festival with the theme of ‘Jeju Horse, Running to the Future along Goma-ro’
Quick Look
- Jeju City’s Il-do 2-dong will hold the ‘11th Goma-ro Horse Culture Festival’ for three days from the 9th to the 11th in the Goma-ro area and the northern plaza of Shinsan Park.
- Under the theme of ‘Jeju Horse, Riding to the Future along Goma Road’, various programs such as horseback riding, horse meat auction, and street parade are held to promote the history and culture of Jeju Horse and promote harmony between residents and tourists.
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Why It Matters
The Gomaro Horse Cultural Festival has been held every year since it was first held in 2014, and has established itself as a cultural event representing Ildo 2-dong, Jeju City. Based on the historical significance of Gomajang in Ildo 2-dong, which was a state-owned ranch during the Joseon Dynasty, it has developed into a festival that promotes local traditions and culture.
Jeju City's Ildo 2-dong announced on the 1st that it will hold the '11th Gomaro Horse Culture Festival' for three days from the 9th to the 11th of this month in the Gomaro area and the northern plaza of Shinsan Park.
Hosted and hosted by the Ildo 2-dong Goma Roma Cultural Festival Committee, this festival, under the theme of ‘Jeju Horse, Running to the Future along the Goma Road’, is prepared as a cultural festival where residents and tourists can mingle together while reflecting on the historical value of Jeju Horse and Gomajang.
This festival is centered around a variety of participatory programs so that visitors can directly experience the history and culture of Jeju horses.
On the first day, the 9th, various performances and programs will be held, starting with the opening ceremony and street parade, followed by a drawing contest, a small concert, and the Gomaro Dance Festival.
In the street parade, the autonomous police cavalry, Marine Corps military band, pungmul troupe, and local residents will participate and march through the streets of Gomaro, further heightening the festival atmosphere.
On the 10th, a program that residents and visitors can enjoy together will begin in earnest. There will be a Gomaro Song Festival, a horse meat auction, and a children's costume parade to present a venue for harmony across generations and classes.
On the 11th, the last day of the festival, there will be a horse meat auction and various cultural performances.
At the event venue, programs that allow visitors to interact directly with horses, such as horseback riding and horse feeding experiences, are also operated throughout the festival period.
Based on the historical significance of Gomajang in Ildo 2-dong, a state-owned ranch during the Joseon Dynasty, the Gomaro Horse Cultural Festival has developed into a local festival created by residents together to promote local traditions and culture.
Since it was first held in 2014, it has been held every year and has established itself as a cultural event representing Ildo 2-dong. It has been selected as a promising festival designated by Jeju Island for four consecutive years from 2023 to this year, and its value as a local festival is recognized.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
It is highly likely that this year's Gomaro Horse Cultural Festival will be selected as a promising festival designated by Jeju Island for the fifth consecutive year.
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Open Questions
- What is the expected number of visitors to this year's festival?
- What is the price range for horses sold at horse meat auctions?
- How many people participated in the horse feeding experience during the festival?
