2026 Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival

Program

Let us introduce the 2026 Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival.

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Stage Performance

Goyuje (Ritual Ceremony) & Opening Declaration
· Event schedule : 5/7
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ A ceremonial event praying for the success and prosperity of the 2026 Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival and officially marking its opening
- We pray for the preservation of traditional herbal medicine culture and the growth of the local economy through the 2026 Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival.
- The festival opens with an official opening declaration attended by key figures of Yangnyeongsi and distinguished guests.
- Date & Time: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 11:00 AM / Venue: Main Stage
Sangmindan Project
· Event schedule : 5/7
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ A one-of-a-kind magic show blending comic performance with a traditional sensibility.
- A stage full of laughter and surprise that energizes the festive atmosphere.
Arang Gogo Janggu
· Event schedule : 5/7
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ A celebratory performance featuring a spectacular janggu drum performance set to popular music, bringing the festival to life.
- A stage of dynamic rhythm and performance that heats up the opening atmosphere.
Jeonghyeongsuk Dance Company
· Event schedule : 5/7
· Venue : Main Stage

◎ A traditional dance performance that expresses the elegant lines and spirit of Korean traditional dance with a contemporary stage sensibility.
- A stage featuring diverse traditional dances including fan dance (buchaechum), Korean shamanic dance (salpurichum), and drum dance (bukchum), enriching the festival`s elegance and on-site atmosphere.
Pungnyu Madang (Roving Performance)
· Event schedule : 5/7~ 5/10
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ A roving performance program that transforms various spots throughout the festival into stages.
- Performances include a tall stilt clown, circus bubble show, plaster mime show, magic show, big balloon show, brass band, and a traveling merchant street performance.
- A lively on-site program that engages closely with the audience and energizes the entire festival grounds.
Choechallangi Band
· Event schedule : 5/8
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ A band performance that brings a unique atmosphere to the festival stage with a modern jazz sensibility.
- Adds a romantic musical touch to the traditional festival setting, creating a truly special ambiance.
Rococo Band
· Event schedule : 5/9
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ A band performance that fills the festival with soulful acoustic sounds.
- An emotive stage where visitors can relax and linger, adding a lasting impression to the festival experience.
Tightrope Walker Between Heaven and Earth
· Event schedule : 5/9
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ A signature traditional performance where audiences can enjoy both the thrilling tension and the joy of traditional Korean entertainment.
- A live performance by traditional Korean artists that captivates visitors of all ages.
Herbal Medicine Auction
· Event schedule : 5/9~ 5/10
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ A unique stage program where visitors can bid on and win herbal medicine-related items.
- A participatory event that adds excitement and fun only found at the festival venue.
- All proceeds are donated to charity to help those in need, making participation both enjoyable and meaningful.
Closing Ceremony
· Event schedule : 5/10
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ A closing ceremony that marks the end of the 4-day festival journey, wishing good health to all.
- Festival highlight reel and award ceremony for the Traditional Skills Competition.
- A heartfelt thank-you to all who joined the 4-day herbal medicine cultural journey.
Traditional Skills Competition
· Event schedule : 5/10
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ A traditional Korean medicine culture preservation program
- A medicinal herb slicing competition that carries on the spirit of our traditional heritage.
- A competition to pass down the traditions and benefits of Korean medicine to future generations — dedicated to preserving the spirit and heritage of Korean medicine culture for generations to come.
- Astragalus (hwanggi) slicing / Participant & audience cheering event
Herbal tea of the year
· Event schedule : 5/7~ 5/10
· Venue : Main Stage

⊙ An interactive stage program where visitors can participate and enjoy traditional herbal medicine in a fun and easy way.
- An herbal tea tasting event where guests drink herbal tea and guess the ingredients.
- A medicinal herb weighing challenge where participants grab a handful of dried Solomon`s seal and try to match exactly 36.8g.
- An herbal medicine quiz program where visitors can learn trivia about medicinal herbs and win prizes.