Asan Sacred Hero Yi Sun-sin Festival

About the Festival

The <Asan Sacred Hero Yi Sun-sin Festival> is held annually around the birthday of Admiral Yi Sun-sin at famous spots in Asan City, with the aim of reviving Admiral Yi Sun-sin's spirit of patriotism, love for his people, loyalty, and filial piety. The Asan Sacred Hero Yi Sun-sin Festival is a festival where visitors can honor the spirit of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a great general who saved the nation, and learn about the trajectory of his life through various programs. It has been held annually since its inception in 1961 under the name "Onyang Cultural Festival" and continues to this day, having changed its name to "Asan Sacred Hero Yi Sun-sin Festival" since 2004. [Event Contents] 1. Official Events a. Opening and Closing Ceremonies b. 428 Choir Performance c. Media Art Show d. Drone Show 2. Invited Performances a. Military Band and Honor Guard Performance (Air Force Military Band Performance, Navy Public Relations Team Fringe Performance) b. Theme Performances A, B c. Hakikjin Dance Battle d. International Ethnic Dance Festival e. Black Eagles 3. Stage Operation a. Onyang Oncheon Station Plaza (Main Stage / Outdoor) b. Onyang Oncheon Station Area (Yi Sun-sin Running Man, Citizen Participation Programs, YSS Game / Outdoor) 4. Other Programs a. Table of Loyalty and Filial Piety, Suunjapbang (Food Program) b. Experiential Programs c. Yi Sun-sin Film Screening