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The Hwaeom Cultural Festival is an annual cultural event held at Hwaeomsa Temple in Jirisan. Set within a 1,500-year-old temple, it presents a unique space where rituals, music, and art come together. Its main programs include memorial ceremonies, the Hanging Buddha ceremony, music performances, and a line dance competition. The festival offers a meaningful experience where nature, spiritual practice, and contemporary culture meet. It reflects the temple’s transformation into an open cultural space for the community and society. Each year, new themes and programs provide visitors with moments of inspiration and reflection.