 
Dalmaji Hill is a bluff cliff, located just southeast of
Haeundae Beach. Along Dalmaji-gil, near the entrance
to the hill, a cafe town caters to lovers and young couples who come to enjoy a cup of coffee and the
nice view of Haeundae Beach, the sea, and the moon. Special vista areas include P'algakjeong
and Jeonmangdae. The area has also become famous for watching the moon rising on the lunar year's
first full moon day. (The name comes from this ritual- dal means moon and maji means
rising.)
Each year 200,000 to 300,000 moon watchers pray for their wishes, watching the full moon rise over
Haeundae Beach. On the year's first full moon day, the Dalmaji Feast is
held here with a variety of games including kite-flying, yut, nol twigi, farmer's music,
traditional dance, and other traditional activities.
Buddhists also worship with a ceremony for liberating living creatures, a ceremony to pray for a rich
haul, and a ceremony to burn Daljip (moon house). On the beach, people contribute specially prepared
rice cakes and fruits as an offering to the sea, hold candles in their hands, and pray for year-long
peace and happiness. This ceremony is called 'Feeding the Dragon King.' After this first step, the
feast reaches its climax by burning Daljip as the full moon rises above the sea.
Directions: Take intra-city bus 100, 139, 140, 141, 142, 239, 302 from Haeundae Beach and exit 5 minutes distance from Mipo
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