
- The Yeoncheon Jeongok Paleolithc Festival, held at prehistoric sites in Jeongok-ri and Jeongok-eup, is a sort of Edutainment festival where visitors can learn and enjoy the culture of the Old Stone Age and prehistoric era through education, playing and first-hand experiences, Under the theme of "Sound of Breathing in Jeongok-ri", the solgan of the Festival changes every year.

- The Old Stone Age Experience School provides visitors with unique opportunities to learn the Paleolithic culture through explanations on theories concerned and actual participation while the Prehistoric Age Experience Park serves as a ground for primitive life in the Agricultural Age. As such, the Festival is designed to be experience-oriented, thus family members can enjoy the Paleolithic culture all together, first of its kind in the world.

- As one of the two most globally renowned Paleolithic festivals, the Yeoncheon Jeongok-ri Paleolithic Festival is held based upon historical values of 'Prehistoric Remains of Jeongok-ri,' a world Paleolithic relics. On top of it, great efforts are being made so as to realize world best substantiality in terms of the content and scope of the festival.
- It is a sole Paleolithic festival in the nation. By translating cultural values of humankind tracing back 300 thousands years ago into education, experiences and art performances, the festival has established itself as an exemplary occasion for similar events. As a consequence, the festival came to be chosen as a '2007~2009 Festival' by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
- As one of leading festivals held in Yeoncheon-gun, the Paleolithic Festival brings about substantial effects of boosting economic values of local cultural assets as well witnessed by on-going follow-up projects such as comprehensive improvement plan for Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Remains, master plan for history and culture village and local tourism resources development plans.

- As a mascot of Yeoncheon-gun, "Gorongi" symbolizes the past, ancient times, Paleolithic era and dolmen while "Mirongi" represents being future-oriented and development for years to come. In other words, it manifests the vision of Yeoncheon-gun bridging the past and future and characteristic of the festival as well.

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