Let’s Gather and Go

“Let's Gather and Go” will be held at Pungnammun Gate, 1 Pungnammun 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with free admission. To participate as a citizen participant, you must apply in advance through the Culture and Arts Workshop's social media by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14. This year's event connects the 1894 entry of the Donghak Peasant Army into Jeonju Fortress and the Jeonju Truce through a street parade, theater, exhibitions, performances, and hands-on production activities. The venue, fees, and scale changes from previous editions cannot be determined from this notice alone, but this year's notice clearly identifies a citizen-participation street parade as a major program.

The 2026 Program Following the 1894 Entry into Jeonju Fortress

The 1894 entry of the Donghak Peasant Army into Jeonju Fortress and the Jeonju Truce form the event's historical background. Participants do not remain merely spectators; instead, they take part in the street parade and reenactment scenes in the role of Donghak Peasant Army members.

The centerpiece of the 2026 notice is a citizen-participation street parade commemorating the Donghak Peasant Revolution. A large-scale citizen parade performance, a theatrical ceremony commemorating the entry into Jeonju, and a theatrical reenactment of the signing of the Jeonju Truce are arranged together, allowing visitors to experience the parade and historical theater as one continuous program.

No materials were found that compare the venue, fees, and program scale of the previous edition using the same criteria. Therefore, rather than asserting that this year's event is larger or different than previous editions, it is more accurate to plan based only on the currently published 2026 program.

Travel Plan Starting at 1 Pungnammun 3-gil

The venue is Pungnammun Gate, 1 Pungnammun 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State. In map apps, entering “Pungnammun” or “1 Pungnammun 3-gil” is easier to compare with local signs than using translated place names.

The 2026 notice provides no information about nearby stations or terminals, bus routes, walking times, shuttle services, parking, or traffic control. Since the closing time and last transportation services have also not been confirmed, it is not currently possible to determine whether a same-day trip is feasible. Your return plan should be finalized after detailed operating hours and transportation information are released.

The event is announced as a one-day event on October 17, but start times for individual programs have not been published. Therefore, you should reconfirm before departing which comes first—the street parade or the theater—and whether it will be possible to travel after the final performance.

Five Scenes, from the Street Parade to T-Shirt Making

The elements available at the 2026 event include a citizen-participation street parade, a parade performance, a theatrical ceremony commemorating the entry into Jeonju, a theatrical reenactment of the signing of the Jeonju Truce, and a photo exhibition covering moments from 1894. A commemorative performance for the signing of the Jeonju Truce and a street folk parade are also included among the performances.

Hands-on activities include making Donghak Peasant Army T-shirts and headbands. Admission is free, but the cost of the production activities and whether card or cash payment is accepted have not been announced. Therefore, do not assume that all ancillary activities are free simply because admission is free.

The historical theater and street parade use Korean dialogue and explanations, so understanding Korean makes the content easier to follow. The photo exhibition relies on images of scenes from 1894, making it relatively less language-dependent. However, the 2026 notice does not state whether English signs, English leaflets, or interpretation services will be available.

Four Remaining Constraints Before Visiting on October 17

Since the deadline for citizen-participation applications is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, anyone wishing to participate in the parade and reenactment theater should first check the application procedure on the Culture and Arts Workshop's social media. The number of participants and gathering instructions after completing the application have not been published.

The detailed start times for 2026, operating or cancellation criteria in case of rain, restrooms, storage facilities, rest areas, and wheelchair and stroller accessibility have not been confirmed. The large-scale street parade and citizen-participation focus may not suit travelers who simply want to sit quietly and watch performances, and travelers who require English information may also find it difficult to expect separate on-site explanations.

Information about food stalls, places to eat at the venue, parking fees, and a contact telephone number is also absent from this notice. Before visiting, complete the participation application by 5 p.m. on October 14 and check the operating hours, rain policy, accessibility, and return transportation together on the Culture and Arts Workshop's social media.

• When must I apply to participate as a citizen? — Apply through the Culture and Arts Workshop's social media by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
• What time do the street parade and theater begin? — The 2026 notice does not list start times for individual programs.
• Are the T-shirt and headband-making activities also free? — Admission is free, but the cost and payment method for the production activities have not been disclosed.
• Can I understand the Jeonju Truce reenactment theater in English? — It is difficult to say for certain because the availability of English signs, leaflets, and interpretation has not been announced.