Visiting South Korea’s Festival of Floating Lanterns

The Jinju Namang Lantern Festival in Jinju, South Korea, is an annual autumn event featuring colorful lanterns that depict national treasures and cultural heritage. Visitors can enjoy boat rides, live performances, and fireworks. The festival originated in the 1500s during the Japanese invasion, when locals lit lanterns for the safe return of soldiers. Today, it honors those who died in service, and visitors can write wishes on lanterns to hang or float down the river.

What is the significance of the Jinju Namang Lantern Festival?

Describe the types of lanterns that are featured in the festival.

What activities can visitors participate in during the festival?

What historical event led to the origin of the Jinju Namang Lantern Festival?

How do visitors express their wishes during the festival?