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The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a representative historical and cultural festival of Seoul, held in Gwanak, a city steeped in history, to honor the patriotic spirit and great achievements of General Gang Gam-chan, the hero of the Gwiju Battle. The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a representative historical and cultural festival of Seoul held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a renowned commander of the Goryeo Dynasty, and it is also a signature festival of Gwanak, created and enjoyed together by Gwanak residents. The Gang Gam-chan Festival was newly launched in 2016 by integrating the 'Gwanaksan Royal Azalea Festival,' a traditional cultural festival of Gwanak-gu that has continued since 1998, and the 'Nakseongdae Inheonje,' a memorial rite that has continued since 1988. The Gang Gam-chan Festival carries on its spirit through various programs presented in today's style, set against the cultural heritage imbued with the general's spirit—such as Nakseongdae, where General Gang Gam-chan was born at the spot where Munseong, the fourth star of the Big Dipper, fell; Inheon-dong, named after the general's posthumous title; and Seowon-dong, which features a pavilion where the general frequently stopped when traveling to and from Songdo. In the third week of October, 'Tomorrow Gang Gam-chan' begins. Marking its 10th anniversary in 2026, the Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is expanding its content as a representative Goryeo historical and cultural festival of Seoul embracing K-culture, taking a new leap forward as a sustainable, mutually beneficial festival that connects generations and revitalizes the local community.

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