달집태우기의 전통과 현대적 변화

Abstract

This study looked into traditional aspects, significance, contemporary changes and functions as well as others of moon-house burning. Moon-house burning is both a play and a festival enjoyed by a whole village on the 15th of January. In addition, it is one of the seasonal customs which individuals or groups would use to pray for wellness and good harvest. Moon-house burning is closely related not only to moon-viewing but also to a folk religion that would read one’s fortune and expel misfortune of any kind. Moon-house burning is being actively performed even today and in this study, a moon-viewing festival held in Inwol-myeon, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk was investigated. Since the first opening in 2009, the festival celebrated its 17th anniversary in 2016, and it is considered the most representative moon-house burning festival in Jeollado. Based on the facts mentioned above, the study found out tradition and contemporary changes of moon-house burning as follows. Moon-house burning was first enjoyed by a village and then by a community. Members of a village were the only participants in the festival at first but, the locals and others from different areas were welcomed as well and as for finance to hold the festival, it first came from an account of a village but then, was performed with a local budget. Moon-house burning was, first, a play to improve traditional beliefs but now, it focuses on a ritual but less cares about traditional beliefs. Characteristics of the festival changed into local community spirit, openness and universality from village community spirit, isolation and distinctiveness. The study also confirmed that the festival is no longer used as a chance for village harmony and communication but for local harmony and communication as well as others.