⊙ A ceremonial event praying for the success and prosperity of the 2026 Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival and officially marking its opening
- We pray for the preservation of traditional herbal medicine culture and the growth of the local economy through the 2026 Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival.
- The festival opens with an official opening declaration attended by key figures of Yangnyeongsi and distinguished guests.
- Date & Time: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 11:00 AM / Venue: Main Stage

Goyuje (Ritual Ceremony) & Opening Declaration

· Event schedule : 5/7
· Venue : Main Stage 

⊙ A one-of-a-kind magic show blending comic performance with a traditional sensibility.
- A stage full of laughter and surprise that energizes the festive atmosphere.

Sangmindan Project

· Event schedule : 5/7
· Venue : Main Stage 

⊙ A celebratory performance featuring a spectacular janggu drum performance set to popular music, bringing the festival to life.
- A stage of dynamic rhythm and performance that heats up the opening atmosphere.

Arang Gogo Janggu

· Event schedule : 5/7
· Venue : Main Stage 

◎ A traditional dance performance that expresses the elegant lines and spirit of Korean traditional dance with a contemporary stage sensibility.
- A stage featuring diverse traditional dances including fan dance (buchaechum), Korean shamanic dance (salpurichum), and drum dance (bukchum), enriching the festival`s elegance and on-site atmosphere.

Jeonghyeongsuk Dance Company

· Event schedule : 5/7
· Venue : Main Stage 

⊙ A roving performance program that transforms various spots throughout the festival into stages.
- Performances include a tall stilt clown, circus bubble show, plaster mime show, magic show, big balloon show, brass band, and a traveling merchant street performance.
- A lively on-site program that engages closely with the audience and energizes the entire festival grounds.

Pungnyu Madang (Roving Performance)

· Event schedule : 5/7~ 5/10
· Venue : Main Stage 

⊙ An interactive stage program where visitors can participate and enjoy traditional herbal medicine in a fun and easy way.
- An herbal tea tasting event where guests drink herbal tea and guess the ingredients.
- A medicinal herb weighing challenge where participants grab a handful of dried Solomon`s seal and try to match exactly 36.8g.
- An herbal medicine quiz program where visitors can learn trivia about medicinal herbs and win prizes.

Herbal tea of the year

· Event schedule : 5/7~ 5/10
· Venue : Main Stage 

⊙ A hands-on program where participants learn about the benefits of medicinal herbs and herbal knowledge in a fun and easy way through making their own herbal products.
- Designed as a make-and-take experience, making it suitable for families with children.
- Operates with up to 14 participants at a time, with each session lasting about 25 minutes.
- Herbal cosmetics making / Natural gromwell (jacho) lip balm making (fee required)
- Herbal tea blending / Create your own herbal tea (fee required)
- Medicinal herb & herb pot making (fee required)

Herbal Medicine Workshop

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Fun [Toward East Information Booth] 

⊙ A participatory mission program that encourages visitors to explore all areas of the festival using a mobile mission tour.
- Scan QR codes to collect mobile stamps, and upon completing all missions, spin the roulette for a chance to win prizes.
- Naturally connects key festival spaces including the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine, Find the Golden Yangnyeong Pill, and the Herbal Medicine Experience Town.
- An interactive experience easily accessible on a smartphone without downloading any app.

Yangnyeong Grand Challenge

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : Yangnyeongsi Area 

⊙ A herbal tea experience where visitors make their own constitution-based herbal tea with a tea therapist.
- Discover the right herbal tea for your body type, blend it yourself, and experience the practical wisdom of herbal medicine up close.
- Available as a paid experience.

Yangnyeong Grand Challenge

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Fun [Near Suhyup] 

⊙ A hands-on program that makes traditional Korean medicine healthcare more accessible and approachable for everyone.
- A variety of programs are available including health consultations, Korean medicine treatment, posture correction, herbal therapy experiences, herbal prescription, and stretching sessions.
- Organized in partnership with the Daegu Association of Korean Medicine, allowing visitors to experience the real benefits of traditional Korean medicine firsthand.

Korean Medicine Experience Center

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Fun [Sehwa Parking Lot] 

⊙ A children`s dedicated play program where kids can safely play and enjoy the festival.
- Features three types of attractions including dual cannon air bounce, nest air bounce, and basketball air bounce.
- Operating capacity of 190 visitors per day with a total of 760 participants, with enhanced safety through a queue management system and safety fences.

Yangnyeong Kids’ Zone

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Fun [Near the Korean Medicine Experience Center] 

⊙ A play space featuring traditional herbal medicine experience programs and action games.
- Holong making / Korean traditional holong (oil lamp) coloring and assembly experience (fee required)
- Rubber shoe painting / Mini rubber shoe (gomushin) coloring activity (fee required)
- Yangnyeong 3.68 Stopwatch / A timer event commemorating the 368th anniversary (free)

Yangnyeong Playground

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Fun [Toward East Information Booth] 

⊙ A large-scale interactive highlight program where participants search for golden Solomon`s seal capsules across a 15m space.
- The event proceeds in order: host introduction → searching for golden Solomon`s seal capsules → number verification → prize exchange at the information center.
- Entry fee is 1,000 KRW, with a variety of prizes including Yangnyeongsi product vouchers, traditional market gift certificates, food & dining vouchers, and experience passes.
- Prizes include Yangnyeongsi product vouchers, Onnuri gift certificates, Yangnyeong table dining vouchers, herbal medicine playground experience passes, and more — offering both fun and great rewards.
- A large-scale mission-style highlight program that brings visitors together throughout the festival, creating an exciting and immersive atmosphere on-site.

Find the Golden Solomon`s Seal!

· Event schedule : 5/7~ 5/10
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Medicine [Cheonil Herbal Medicine Shop ~ YMCA] 

⊙ A live radio broadcast happening right at the festival venue — ON AIR
- A live on-site radio program that adds to the festive atmosphere throughout the festival.
- Story submission event — Submit your story via QR code
- Selected stories will receive a small gift

Yangnyeongsi radio

· Event schedule : 5/7~ 5/10
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Medicine [Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine] 

⊙ An exhibition-style experience program where visitors can discover raw medicinal herbs and Yangnyeongsi herbal products all in one place.
- Raw medicinal herbs, actual herbal products, and informational panels are displayed along a wooden arch tunnel.
- More than just a walk-through exhibit, it is an immersive space where visitors can naturally develop an understanding of herbal ingredients and products.

Herbal Medicine Exhibition Road

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Fun [Toward East Information Booth] 

⊙ A green nature-themed garden where rare medicinal herbs and trees come together.
- A nature-friendly exhibition space featuring a variety of medicinal herbs and trees, with informational signs explaining the benefits and characteristics of each herb
- Complete your perfect photo with a lush green natural backdrop!

Herb Garden

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Medicine [Cheonil Herbal Medicine Shop ~ YMCA] 

⊙ The official information program guiding visitors from the start to the end of the festival
- Information booths are set up along the main routes on the east and west sides to assist visitors with navigation and participation.
- Multilingual brochures, mission tour guidance, and prize distribution are all available at the booths.
- An essential stop for visitors to quickly and conveniently access all festival information

Festival Information Center [East Side]

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Fun [Toward Dongseong-ro] 

⊙ A festival food program featuring unique dishes and desserts made with herbal medicine ingredients.
- Market favorites such as steamed pork belly (suyuk), green onion pancake (pajeon), mung bean pancake (bindaetteok), market-style rice soup (jangter gukbap), and banquet noodles (janchi guksu) are available alongside herbal specialties including five-flavor ssanghwa tea (omisssanghwa-cha), yakgwa (honey cookie) tart, red glutinous rice cake (yeonji-chapssaltteok), Yangnyeong focaccia, memory-boosting walnuts (chongmyeong-hodu), and ginseng jelly (insam-yanggaeng).
- A culinary experience where visitors can savor the unique flavors of herbal ingredients and immerse themselves in the richness of the festival.

Food Market & Food Trucks

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Abundance [Yangnyeong West Gate Area] 

⊙ A street busking performance
- A lively busking experience where performers and street audiences sing together

Healing Busking

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : Street Performance [Toward East Information Booth] 

⊙ A special healing market held alongside the festival, where visitors can browse and discover a wide variety of products in a lively festive atmosphere.

Healing Market

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Fun ~ A Path Full of Herbal Medicine [Jeil Church ~ Samsung Pharmaceutical Store] 

⊙ The official information program guiding visitors from the start to the end of the festival
- Information booths are set up along the main routes on the east and west sides to assist visitors with navigation and participation.
- Multilingual brochures, mission tour guidance, and prize distribution are all available at the booths.
- An essential stop for visitors to quickly and conveniently access all festival information

Festival Information Center [West Side]

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Abundance [Hapcheon Pharmaceutical Store ~ Heedo Mansion] 

⊙ A camping-concept rest area program where visitors can stay and relax at the festival.
- A comfortable resting space created with shade canopies, artificial grass, tables, chairs, and camping props.
- A stay-and-linger space where visitors can sit, eat, chat, and enjoy the festival longer.

Picnic Rest Area

· Event schedule : all-day event
· Venue : A Path Full of Herbal Fun [Near Samsung Pharmaceutical Store]