Visiting South Korea’s Festival of Floating Lanterns

The Jinju Namang Lantern Festival in Jinju, South Korea, is an annual autumn event featuring colorful lanterns that depict national treasures and cultural heritage. Visitors can enjoy boat rides, live performances, and fireworks. The festival originated in the 1500s during the Japanese invasion, when locals lit lanterns for the safe return of soldiers. Today, it honors those who died in service, and visitors can write wishes on lanterns to hang or float down the river.

What is the main feature of the Jinju Namang Lantern Festival?

• Historical reenactments

• Korean food stalls

• Colorful lanterns depicting cultural heritage

• Traditional Korean dances

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as part of the festival?

• Traditional Korean wrestling

• Fireworks

• Fountain displays

• Live music performances

What historical event is the origin of the Jinju Namang Lantern Festival linked to?

• The Korean War

• The Japanese invasion in the 1500s

• The Goryeo Dynasty

• The construction of the Namang River

What is one way visitors can participate in the festival's traditions?

• Dressing in historical costumes

• Cooking traditional dishes

• Writing wishes on lanterns

• Performing on stage

What is the modern significance of the Jinju Namang Lantern Festival?

• Promoting Korean tourism

• Celebrating Korean independence

• Honoring soldiers who died serving their country

• Showcasing Korean technological advancements