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Gangneung Danoje (Korean: 강릉 단오제; Hanja: 江陵端午祭), called by locals Danogut (단오굿), is a yearly celebration of the Korean holiday Dano, in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, South Korea. The festival is traditionally held for 47 days: in the lunisolar Korean calendar, between the 20th day of the 3rd month to the 7th day of the 5th month. Its purpose is to appease the local gods, and in turn to receive their blessings. The festival's origins are unclear; it is at least 400 years old, and possibly has its origins in rituals over 1000 years old.
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Gangneung Danoje (강릉 단오제) — verified Korean festival / cultural event.