Cultural Festivals in ASEAN Countries & South Korea

Hi guys! In this post, I want to discuss Cultural Exploration of Korea and ASEAN!
Do you know, there are so many festivals from various ASEAN countries & south korea?
Here are some of them :

 

 

 

1.      Erau Kertanegara Festival – Indonesia

Erau is an Indonesian cultural tradition originating from Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan. Erau comes from the Kutai language, “eroh” which means crowded, boisterous, noisy, joyful atmosphere. In this event, people from all over the country celebrated happily by presenting some of their crops to be brought to the capital of the Sultanate.

 

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2.      Hoi An Lantern Festival Vietnam

The Hoi An Lantern Festival is an event held every full moon in the ancient town of Hoi An in Vietnam. Hoi An Lantern Festival takes place on the 14th day of the lunar month, which marks the full moon, from 6 to around 10 pm

 

Image Source : Agate Travel

 

3.      Water Festival Songkran (สงกรานต์ )– Thailand

Songkran Festival is a celebration in Thailand, known as the traditional New Year's Day from April 13 to 15. During the festival, people generally take to the streets and throw water at each other, either with a bucket or a water gun.

 

 Image Source : thairath

 

 

 

4.      Jinju Namgang Yudeung (Lantern) Festival (진주 남강유등축제)

The Jinju Lantern Festival is an annual festival held on the Namgang River in the vicinity of Jinjuseong Fortress, Gyeongsangnam Province, South Korea. The Yudeung Namgang Jinju Festival originates from the custom of lighting lanterns used during the Battle of Jinjuseong Fortress of the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese invasion in 1592) as a military strategy to prevent Japanese troops from fording the Namgang River.

 

Image Source : visitkorea

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