A Guaranteed Hit Again This Year! Reservations and Inquiries Pouring In
Buyeo-gun (Governor Park Jung-hyun) announced on the 28th that the 10th anniversary of Buyeo's national heritage night trip is already showing signs of a box office hit as advance reservations and inquiries are flooding in.
This year's Buyeo National Heritage Night" will be held at Jeongnimsa Temple Site for three days from April 4-6. The county has selected one little-known cultural heritage every year and melted it into the theme of nightlife, and this year, it has developed various contents centering on lotus-patterned wadang excavated from Buyeo."
Under the theme of "Sabi 瓦 Spring," the night trip will feature a variety of eight nights (夜) programs, starting with a tile road made of tiles containing many people's wishes.
"Night Road (夜路)," where you can explore the history of Baekje throughout the venue, offers a guided tour led by renowned experts and cultural tourism commentators. Participants will visit the Jeongam-ri Wayoji, an ancient Baekje-era kiln site, and engage in an interactive experience by assembling wadang-shaped puzzles to discover Buyeo’s national heritage in an engaging and educational way.
The Night Tales(夜說), where visitors can listen to the stories of intangible heritage preservation groups and cultural artists, is expected to lighten the mood of the event with traditional cultural performances such as Durepungjang in Chuyang-ri, oil painter, and Baekje instrumental music Mimaji, as well as a parade of bobusang. Of course, there are also magic and bubble performances for children.
"Night History (夜史)," filled with unique experiences, offers programs where visitors can become a "Tile Doctor" by crafting their own wadang or take part in an excavation experience, learning firsthand about the process of discovering national heritage. Additionally, guests can deepen their understanding of Baekje history through the Sabi History and Humanities Concert with renowned historian Yoo Hong-jun.
"Night Painting (夜畵)" includes the "Sabi Photographer" program, where participants can learn night photography techniques to capture the stunning night views of national heritage sites. Additionally, there's "Good Luck Come In (瓦)," where visitors write their wishes on tiles, and "Wadang Madang," where participants become Baekje Dynasty painters, coloring Baekje patterns on a large 15-meter-long drawing paper.
"Night Market (夜市)," which becomes a lively and hopeful event through the participation of local residents, will feature a special experience where children and teenagers run an Anabada marketplace to practice carbon neutrality. This unique activity encourages sustainability and offers a hands-on way for young people to engage in environmentally friendly practices.
The late-night snack (夜食), where you can enjoy a variety of foods, is equipped with night food and food trucks linked to the Baekma River Moon Night Market, Buyeo's flagship night market, and there is also a program to make and eat delicious and healthy pizza in the shape of Baekje Wadang.
Lastly, the Night Camp (夜宿), where you can enjoy both national heritage night tours and local sightseeing through accommodation, offers a unique camping experience at Jeongnimsa Temple Site. There is also a package program that combines accommodation at the Buyeo-gun Youth Hostel with a Wayoji exploration tour.
