Cheongdo Flat Persimmon and Bullfighting festival

2016-04-03
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Cheongdo bullfighting

 

Cheongdo bull fighting is one of the famous sport in Korea.

I’m sure that cheongdo bull fight will make you feel excited with lots of fantastic fight skills and unpredictable game result! Also, you can join the bull fight gamble, if you trust your luck. With surprisingly splendid opening ceremony, cheongdo bull fight starts off tournament by matching 90 strong bulls.

Don’t be disappointed that bull fight hasn’t started yet. Aside from cheongdo bullfight, you can be satisfied enough with many fun activities.

You can enjoy not only bull fight but also many experimental activities in Cheongdo. There are many exciting places like cheongdo communication chamber, Cow & bonga bull fight virtual pavilion, local-representative famous performances, and cow & agriculture village.


The spirit of bullfights in Cheong-do

 

Many people are interested in and wonder how to participate in Cheong-do bullfighting festival. Even though they have a chance to see this interesting game, they barely know what kind of rules this game has and what origin this game has. So, I like to share tips to enjoy Cheong-do bull fighting three times more fun.


These event are only for anyone who wants to visit cheongdo bull fight.. If you really want to feel something special, there are no doubts to recommend you Cheongdo bull fight.

Go and feel why I really recommend you bullfight!



 


The spirit of bullfights in Cheong-do

 

Many people are interested in and wonder how to participate in Cheong-do bullfighting festival. Even though they have a chance to see this interesting game, they barely know what kind of rules this game has and what origin this game has. So, I like to share tips to enjoy Cheong-do bull fighting three times more fun.


History of Cheong-do bullfighting


Although there is no written record on the origin of bullfighting, it is believed that bullfighting started as an impromptu game played by herdsmen to kill time when agriculture was first settled in Korea. As the township grew, bullfighting was used as a way to show off a household or a village’s power.

The game, which was played during the Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), was banned during the Japanese colonial rule because Japan wanted to stop Koreans from engaging in cooperative games. The game was reinstated after Korea won its independence in 1945, and it became a major event since the mid-1970s. The bullfighting festival, which was staged to celebrate the March 1 Independence Movement Day since the 1990s at the Seowon riverside has now grown into the biggest bullfighting event in Korea.


By the 9th festival in 1998, the event became Korea’s largest bullfight event. In 1999, the Culture and tourism ministry selected the event as one of the top 10 local cultural festivals, recognizing it as the nation’s best bullfighting event. Spurred on by this recognition, Cheong-do gun and the Cheong-do Bullfighting Association have worked together to offer various events, such as inviting Japanese fighting bulls, good will bullfighting between Korea and Japan, a rodeo show by US troops stationed in Korea. Some 210 thousand tourists took part in the 5-day festival, with many tourists from Japan and Korea.

 

Rules

• 1. The bulls are grouped into three weight divisions
(Gap Category: Above 730㎏, Eul category: less than 730㎏, Byeong category: less than 640㎏)
• 2. The winner of a match continues to the next round in the tournament
• 3. The bull loses if it turns its head and runs away
• 4. There is no time limit and the fight continues until one bull is standing
 

How fighting bulls are trained

  •  Professional trainers pick fighting bulls and carry out intensive training. Bulls are usually two years old in order to take part in the fight. Bulls usually take part in the fighting at least for 5 years before being allowed to compete in the Above 730 kg division. Fighting bulls concentrate exclusively on increasing physical strength and learning techniques. The fighting bulls and trainers usually have a special bond as building trust is an important aspect in winning.

 

Physical characteristics of fighting bulls

• Tall, large body, strong paw and sturdy build
• Horns, the biggest fighting tool in bull fighting, should spread out towards the left and right and they should be narrow
• Eyes and ears should be small, front legs short and the neck should be well-developed
• Bulls that have characteristic endurance and spirit as well as agility
 

The Training Process

• Fighting bulls usually eat feed which is a mix of barley, bean, and wheat with rice husks. Sesame seeds are occasionally mixed in as well. When fighting is near, trainers feed their bulls eels and snakes to increase their strength. It costs an average of 400,000 to 500,000won per month to feed one fighting bull.
• The physical training includes running up hills, running with tires attached to the hind legs to build strength and learning techniques such as head bumping, horn striking, and flank attacking.

 

  Reference : http://english.cheongdo.go.kr/Public/Festival/BullfightingFestival/About





Comparison of two bullfightings

 

Many people are easily confused between Spanish styled bullfighting and korean cheongdo bullfighting. To let you know more details on difference and comparison between two type of game, I would like to share how these game process.


  

In Cheongdo bullfighting, the bulls graze together in the field before they lock horns while onlookers cheer on. In the beginning, bulls fought regardless of their size however in recent years, the bulls are divided into three divisions according to weight and once the fight begins, they use various techniques such as head bumping, pushing, neck butting and flank attacking



Especially, it is free to get in bullfight stadium nowadays. Furthermore, newly-introduced gamble system will intrigue your interest. During weeks, bullfight games consist of traditional styled competition. Otherwise in weeks, bullfight competition with gamble system takes place every weekend. 




Spanish-style bullfighting is called a corrida de toros (literally a “running of bulls”), tauromaquia or fiesta and is practiced in Spain, where it originates, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, as well as in parts of Southern France. Each matador has six assistants — two picadores (“lancers”) mounted on horseback, three banderilleros (“flagmen”), and a mozo de espada (“sword servant”). Collectively they comprise a cuadrilla or team of bullfighters. The modern corrida is highly ritualized, with three distinct parts or tercios, the start of each of which is announced by a trumpet sound. The participants first enter the arena in a parade or paseíllo to salute the presiding dignitary; presidente, accompanied by band music.

1. In the first stage, the tercio de varas (“part of lances”), the matador observes how the bull charges as capes are thrust by the banderilleros

2. In the next stage, the tercio de banderillas (“part of banderillas”), the three banderilleros each attempt to plant two barbed sticks (banderillas, literally “little flags” as they are decorated with paper in the local colors) in the bull’s shoulders.

3. In the final stage, the tercio de muerte (“part of death”), the matador re-enters the ring alone with a small red cape or muleta in one hand and a sword in the other. This cape is stretched with a wooden dowel and, in right-handed passes, the sword as well. The bull’s body is dragged out by a team of mules.

4. If the president is impressed by the performance of the bull, he orders a tour around the ring to honour the animal.

 

 

Cheongdo Flat Persimmon Festival 2014

 

A flat persimmon is…

one of representative astringent persimmon in Korea. It is different from Doongshi which is oblong shape persimmon spread throughout Sangjoo and Yeongdong region. Flat persimmon in Cheongdo is tender and much more sweet and the only one kind of seedless persimmon. Therefore it is more convenient to eat and easy to develop to other form of products. Because of this advantage, Cheongdo flat persimmon has the best discrimination and competitiveness.

 

Its natural effect is..

also magnificent. It contains lots of beneficial nutrient working good in our body such as vitamins and amino acid. Moreover its vitamin C is especially stronger in heat, water and air so it is not destructed easily comparing to strawberry or tangerine and other fruits. Having flat persimmon daily, you could be more highly resistant and it is effective in preventing aging and influenza and helps fatigue recovery.

Along with culture and health – Cheongdo flat persimmon festival ended in great success.

‘2014 Cheongdo flat persimmon festival’ theme of ‘Orange present holding full of autumn’ had 180 thousands of visitors by the ending. From October 17th outdoor stage, this festival offers various opportunities to try products of a flat persimmon and enjoy many exciting cultural and musical festival.



There were various exhibitions to see such as Cheongdo returning to farming expo, Cheongdo flat persimmon theme exhibition, persimmon tannin dyeing promotion hall and Cheongdo flat persimmon food contest. Also visitors could have opportunities to experience many things to do themselves such as picking persimmons, drawing caricature, making bracelet, making frame with persimmon tree, serving and tasting persimmon leaf tea, face painting and nail arts. Visitors could taste flat persimmon it self, dried and semi-dried persimmon. 




Sightseeing around (named Bansi Tour)

Visitors for this festival was much more satisfied with galore schedule they could experience. The short tours were offered going to Cheongdo Bullfight Stadium, the new community movement memorials, Stone Ice Storage, Dojugwan Guesthouse, persimmon wine tunnel and Cheongdo eupseong Town Wall. With this historical tour they said could feel Cheongdo more friendly and close.

 

Location  Click and see Google map 🙂 of Cheongdo flat persimmon festival




Cheongdo flat persimmon festival 2015

 

A flat persimmon ?

One of representative astringent persimmon in Korea. It is different from Doongshi which is oblong shape persimmon spread throughout Sangju and Yeongdong region. Flat persimmon in Cheongdo is tender and much more sweet and the only one kind of seedless persimmon. Therefore it is more convenient to eat and easy to develop to other form of products. Because of this advantage, Cheongdo flat persimmon has the best discrimination and competitiveness.

Persimmon, as a unique fruit tree of East Asia, was called ‘god’s fruit’ from a long time ago. Its place of origin included Korea, China and Japan. There are records regarding the cultivation of persimmon tree in the oldest agricultural book of China. Tang dynasty also separately recorded of persimmon tree. Korea has records to cultivate persimmon from an early stage in the first aid, prescriptions using native ingredients.

Its natural effect is also magnificent. It contains lots of beneficial nutrient working good in our body such as vitamins and amino acid. Moreover its vitamin C is especially stronger in heat, water, and air so it is not destructed easily comparing to Strawberry or tangerine and other fruits. Having a flat persimmon daily, you could be more highly resistant and it is effective in preventing aging and influenza and helps fatigue recovery.

Cheongdo Seedless Persimmon Festival is held in October at an outdoor stage in Cheongdo-gun. ‘Bansi’ (seedless persimmon) features an astringent taste with a flat-shape, unlike the long-shape of gotgam (a peeled persimmon that is dried in the sun through natural drafts) spreading through Sangju and Yeongdong. Cheongdo Bansi is tender, high in sugar and easy to eat and process as it has no seeds. Thus, Cheongdo hosts the Cheongdo Bansi (Seedless persimmon) Festival to promote their specialty product.

There are many programs which can make you have a fun during festival like Opening and closing ceremony, Celebration performances, Exhibition and sales event, Cheongdo seedless persimmon hall, Cheongdo seedless persimmon sampling, Seedless persimmon experience program, and Seedless persimmon character parade.

Let’s taste and enjoy ‘Bansi’ which is not only good for your body but also for your meaningful travel story.

 






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