The 17th Daejeon Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival is scheduled to take place from October 2nd to 4th, 2026, at Daejeon Jung-gu Ppuri Park. Under the slogan 'New Roots Stepping Together,' this festival, centered on filial piety, traditional culture, and family roots, offers free admission and is particularly popular among families.
The festival program includes opening and closing ceremonies, clan culture programs, various hands-on experiences, and performances by guest singers such as Ahn Ye-eun, Paul Kim, and Song Ga-in. Leveraging Ppuri Park's unique status as the only surname-themed park in Korea, educational elements like exploring 244 clan origin monuments and visiting the Korea Genealogy Museum are also featured. Sales and experience booths operate from 10 AM to 8 PM, while food and food trucks are available until 9 PM.
Bloggers advise checking traffic conditions in advance if traveling by car, as car-free zones and traffic controls are expected during the festival. They highlight the unique enjoyment of finding one's own clan monument and sharing stories about family origins, emphasizing the festival's appeal as a multi-generational cultural event.
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