As society continues to modernize, the acceptance and expression of local festivals has changed from traditional to modern.
The tradition of the Gangneung Danoje festival was a local festival centered on the maintenance of the community. It was a community festival wishing for abundance and safety.
The Gangneung Danoje festival was traditionally based on religion for a bountiful harvest and it was a holiday and seasonal festival in traditional society.
However, in modern society the Gangeung Danoje festival pursues decentralization and cooperation and it has transformed into private-centered festival, seeking globalization, autonomy, equality and creativity.
In other words, the modern Gangeung Danoje festival is operated as a private festival for decentralization and cooperation based on the participation of residents.
The festival also pursues the globalization of local culture through cultural industrialization and increased global exchange. Additionally, the modern Gangeung Danoje festival acts as a space for postmodernity practices such as autonomy, equality, personality, and creativity.