Gossaumnori Festival, Chilseok-dong, Nam-gu Old Resident Together
This is a folk game that has been handed down as one of the full-moon's day customs in Ottdolmaeul, Chilseok-dong, Namgu. It was designed to pray good harvest and peace of the village, and promote cooperation, patience and unity of the village people. Gossaumnori is a compound of 'Go' and 'Ssaum', and it is assumed that it was derived from two 'Go's' struggle and 'Go' indicates a circular noting. Two teams indicating male and female struggle riding Go. Winning of Seobu symbolizing female is believed to assure a good harvest. Gossaumnori which incorporates cheerful disposition and taste of Namdo people, was presented as an official event after the opening ceremonies of 86 Asian Game and 88 Olympics. It contributed to letting challenging disposition and strong energy of Korean people known to the world. Culture Promotion Office, Nam-gu
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Gossaumnori Festival, Chilseok-dong, Nam-gu Old Resident Together 
