Today was the first day of the Yeonam Middle School Fall Festival. There were lots of cool exhibits that showcase the artistic skills of the students, as well as your normal food and carnival games that you get at any kind of festival. By far, the most interesting thing about the festival was the ceremonies. To begin with, all the students massed outside at the end of the soccer field. If you've seen old drum corps or High-step style bands, you'll recognize the opening set.
This was followed by each class (there are many) paradaing in front of the booth that the dignitaries (as well as myself) were sitting in. The first class' theme was something about a monster and how to beat on the monster and shoot it with toy guns.
After all the students came out, there was the pledge and the singing of the National Anthem.
This is when things started to get a little bit weird. The chagi jalgi was brought out, which is kind of a Korean Hackey Sack. I thought maybe it was for the students to play with, but no. This chagi jalgi was for a special duel between the principal and vice principal, who, by the way, don't really look like chagi jalgi guys.
After the principal won the match, he celebrated his victory in the only obvious way possible, by singing a song.
...and that was it! The students fled inside and began walking around the exhibits, playing the games, etc. I took some good pictures of the art--some of it was really impressive. Tomorrow is the performance day, expect another update!
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