Daejeon Filial Piety Culture Roots Festival

The Daejeon Filial Piety Culture Roots Festival is a signature event in Jung-gu, Daejeon. Centered on the theme of “roots,” it is Daejeon’s premier festival celebrating filial piety, where participants reflect on the importance of their origins, family, generations, and traditions. It is a festival where visitors can explore the origins of their family names, the history of their clan, and the footsteps of their ancestors, while naturally connecting with their roots through various traditional cultural activities and hands-on programs. Rather than merely dwelling on past traditions, it offers a special time for different generations to come together and reflect on the meaning of family and the value of filial piety. Furthermore, centered around Root Park and the festival grounds, visitors can enjoy beautiful natural surroundings and a variety of performances and hands-on activities, discovering the value of the “roots that made me who I am” and creating a meaningful festival that can be passed on to future generations.

1. Main Programs - Opening and Closing Ceremonies: Jung-gu Distinguished Family Selection Ceremony, Daedong Pungmul Festival - Clan Programs: Clan Parade - Hands-on Programs: Traditional Games Experience, Stamp Tour 2. Side Programs - Cultural Performances: National Youth Festival of Filial Piety, Traditional Culture and Arts Performances, Street Performances, etc. - Other Programs: Ssireum (Korean Wrestling) Tournament, Yutnori (Traditional Board Game) Festival 3. Food - Food Stalls Featuring Jung-gu’s Best Restaurants - Local Bakery Stalls