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The Inspiring Story Behind the 27th Eumseong Pumba Festival

​Hello everyone! This is JIRO. Today, we’re excited to introduce the Eumseong Pumba Festival, which is happening right now in Eumseong County! We’ll be diving deep into the heartwarming history and origins of this unique festival. Curious to know the story? Let’s jump right in! Eumseong Pumba Festival: The Inspiring Story of Grandpa Choi Gwi-dong Born into a wealthy family, he was cherished and named "Gwi-dong" (meaning "precious child"). However, his life changed forever when he was forced into wartime labor in Japan, where he endured brutal torture. Upon returning home, he found his family ruined and his home gone. With nowhere else to turn, he had no choice but to live under the Mugeukcheon Bridge. The Awakening of Sharing Under the Mugeukcheon Bridge, he encountered other helpless beggars who had nowhere else to turn. Despite his own suffering, Grandpa Choi gathered leftover food to feed those who couldn't move, and with deepest respect, he buried the deceas...