Goryeong Daegaya Festival (고령대가야축제)

Held in Goryeong County, North Gyeongsang Province, the Goryeong Daegaya Festival celebrates the ancient Daegaya Kingdom, one of the confederate states of the Gaya polities that flourished on the Korean peninsula before the Silla unification. Visitors encounter historical reenactments, traditional music performances featuring the gayageum, and cultural exhibits tied to the region's royal tombs and ironwork heritage. The festival grounds typically extend near the Daegaya Historical Theme Park and burial mound clusters, offering a concentrated look at a lesser-known but significant chapter of Korean ancient history. It serves as one of the region's primary cultural events drawing both domestic and international visitors.