The Great Battle of Hansan (1592) is one of the four most famous sea battles in Korea's history. Visitors to this festival, which celebrates the anniversary of the great event, will learn all about the battle.

The festival's main event is a magnificent reenactment of the ‘Great Battle of Hansan'. Geobukseons (Korea's turtle-shaped ships) and Japanese ships fire artillery at each other in the middle of the ocean presenting very realistic reenactment. Furthermore, the Tongyeong province has beautiful nature scenery and many tourist attractions, and there is plenty of fresh seafood for you to try.