The Moyang Fortress was built by the region’s citizens in order to block the 1453 invasion of Japanese forces. It is also called the 'Gochang Eupseong'. The circumference of the fortress is measured at 1,684m and it has a height of 4~6m with three main gates and various facilities for soldiers. Parts have been burned down and are currently undergoing restoration.
The main event of the Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival is the ‘Dapseongdori’, an event where you carry rock on top of your head and round the fortress three times. This ceremony is attended by all the region’s citizens as it is said to cure all illnesses, grant you a long and healthy life, and allow you into Heaven when you die.
Aside from the Dapseongdori event, the festival includes a Joseon Dynasty military ceremony and there are many other sights to see.
Period
10.01.2014 ~ 10.05.2014
Address
9, Seongsan 6-gil, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do
전북 고창군 고창읍 읍내리 산 9
Location
Gochang-gun,
Gochang Eupseong area
Telephone
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-560-2600 (Korean)
Referred to : KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION http://visitkorea.or.kr
