Gangneung Dano Gut is one of the core events and highlights of the Gangneung Danoje Festival. During the festival period, from the evening of May 3rd of the lunar calendar to the last day of the event, the Dano Gut are presented at the Danoje Altar for six days. Through the Dano Gut, which contain various wishes, you can enjoy dazzling props and performances.

Order of Dano Guts

Bujeonggut (Shamanistic Ritual for Purification) - Daegwallyeong Seonghwanggut (Shamanistic Ritual to Daegwallyeong Tutelary Deities) - Cheongjwagut(Shamanistic Ritual to Welcome Gods) - Hahoedongcham- gut (Shamanistic Ritual for Male and Female Tutelary Deities* Harmonious Union) - Sejongut (Shamanistic Ritual for Descendants)-Seongjugut(Shamanistic Ritual to Household Guardian Spirits)-Gunungjangsugut (Shamanistic Ritual to Generals)-Simcheonggut(Shamanistic Ritual for Eye Health)- Chilseonggut(Shaman- istic Ritual for Longevity and Health)-Jisingut(Shamanistic Ritual to a Land Deity)- Cheonwanggut(Shamanistic Ritual to a Celestial Deity)-Jitalgut (Shamanistic Performance with Paper Masks) - Sonnimgut (Shaman­istic Ritual for Disease Prevention) - Jemyeongut (Shamanistic Ritual to Grandma Jemyeon) - Shamanic Performances of Kkonnorae (FlowerSong) / Deungnorae (Lantern Song)/ Baennorae(BoatSong)- Hwanugut (Shamanistic Send-Off Ritual)-Soje (Incineration Ritual)

Dano Experience

Taste of Shinju and Surichwitteok / Free of charge

Taste the Shinju and Surichwitteok made with care by the Gangneung citizens.

Wash one's hair boiled water from Changpo

Try washing your hair from Changpo, believed to ward off bad luck.

Making mother-of-pearl Gwannomask keyring / KRW 5,000

It's a character of a Gwanno Mask Drama with your own personality
Making a key ring with mother-of-pear

Dano Fan Drawing / Small KRW 5,000 Large KRW 7,000

Draw a fan that will keep you cool in the summer heat.

Wearing Dano Hanbok / 1hr : KRW 5,000 2hr : KRW 7,000

Wear a beautiful Dano hanbok and enjoy the Danoje festivities.

Dano Makeover / KRW 5,000

Make a Jangmyeongru(bracelet) to wish for a long and healthy life, and adorn yourself beautifully while dyeing your nails with balsam flower sap.

Traditional Tea Tasting / KRW 3,000

Taste traditional tea and learn about tea etiquette while enjoying the tea.

Coloring Dano Postcards / Free of charge

Enjoy coloring on picture postcards featuring Dano-themed illustrations.

Making Dano Badges / KRW 3,000

Create special Dano badges that capture precious moments, (two badges provided)

Shinju Exchange

Exchange the Shinju that can only be tasted at the Gangneung Danoje Festival. Valid for those who have the Shinju exchange ticket.

Dano Folk Game

Event Names Duration Location Organizer
Ssireum, Korean Wrestling Competition 5.27(Tue)-6.3(Tue) Danoiang
(Korean Wrestling Field)
Gangneung Youth Center
Swing Competition 5.27(Tue)-6.3(Tue) Danojang (Swing Field) Rotary Club of International Rotary Zone 3
Tuho Competition 5.27(Tue)-6.3(Tue) Danojang (Tuho Field) Limyeong Cultural Heritage Preservation Society
Tug-of-war Competition 5.31(Sat) Noam Elementary School 2nd Field Lions Club International, District 354-E, Zone 8
Yutnori Competition 6.1(Sun) Noam Elementary School 2nd Field Gangneung Central District Residents' Self-Governing Council

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Overseas Invitational Performances

Event Names Duration Location
Latvia 5.29(Thu) 15:00 Surimadang
Botswana
5.29(Thu) 15:00 Surimadang
Japan
5.29(Thu) 15:00 Surimadang

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Youth Festival

Event Names Duration Location
Youth Song Festival 6.1(Sun) 16:00 Surimadang
Youth Dance Festival 6.1(Sun) 19:00 Surimadang
Youth Danoje Festival D.Y.F 6.1(Sun) 10:00-18:00 Dano Park

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Competition Festival

Event Names Duration Location
Gangneung Nongak Competition 5.31(Sat) 10:00 Arimadang
32st Gangneung Dialect Competition 5.31(Sat) 18:00 Surimadang
11th National Folk Song Singing Competition "SolhyangArirangje" 6.1(Sun) 11:00 Gangneung Danoje Festival Comprehensive Education Center
7th National Korean Traditional Dance Competition 5.31(Sat) 11:00 Gangneung Danoje Festival Comprehensive Education Center
National Male and Female Poetry Singing Competition 6.1(Sun) 09:00 Gangneung Hvanffiyo

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Gangneung Intangible Cultural Heritage Center

Event Names Duration Location
Bangjja Spoon and Chopstick, Traditional Embroidery, Buddhist wood carvings 5.27(Tue)-6.3(Tue) 10:00-21:00 Danoje Grounds

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Citizen Participation Plaza

Event Names Duration Location
Shinjumi Bongjeong Event 4.9(Wed)-5.2(Fri) 21 towns and neighborhoods, online
4.30(Wed)-5.2(Fri) 10:00-18:00 Chilsadang
A stage performed by the residents of Gangneung 5.27(Tue) 18:00 Surimadang
Hanging a Dano Wish Lamp 5.27(Tue)-6.2(Tue) 09:00-21:00 Dano Park

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Celebratory Cultural and Artistic Events

Event Names Duration Location Organizer
Gangneung Danoje Festival National Student Art Competition 5.31(Sat) 10:00-18:00 Dano Park Korean Art Association, Gangneung Branch
Gangneung Danoje Festival National Essay Contest 5.31(Sat) 10:00-18:00 Dano Park Gangneung Literary man Association
Gangneung Danoje Flag Photo Exhibition 5.27(Tue)-6.3(Tue) Changpo Bridge LimYoung Folklore Research Society
ChoongAng High School and Jeil High School Regular Soccer Match 6.1(Sun) 10:00-19:00 Gangneung Olympic Park ChoongAng High School Alumni Association
Korea DanoChangpoju Selection Competition 5.31(Sat) 14:00 Gangneung Danoje Training Center Gangwon llbo

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Sub Events

Event Names Duration Location Organizer
Yeongsanhong Challenge 4.1(Tue)-4.28(Mon) Online Gangneung Danoje Festival
Prize Lottery Event 6.3(Tue) 19:00 Surimadang Gangneung Danoje Festival
fireworks 5.27(Tue) 21:30
6.3(Tue) 21:00
Wolhwagyo Bridge Gangneung Danoje Festival
FAM tour 5.27(Tue)-6.3(Tue) - Gangneung Danoje Festival

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