The content is a brief introduction to five different festivals happening in South Korea.
1. Hueree Pink Muhly Festival: This festival takes place at Hueree Natural Park on Jeju Island. Visitors can enjoy the fall scenery and pink muhly grass, and there are various photo spots for capturing special moments. The event is open to all ages, and admission fees vary. More information can be found on the website hueree.com/index.php.
2. Geumsan World Insam Festival: Held in Geumsan-gun, South Chungcheong Province, this festival is dedicated to ginseng, the largest agricultural product of the region. Visitors can participate in hands-on activities related to ginseng and experience digging and harvesting the plant. There are also international agricultural heritage booths to explore. Visit insamfestival.co.kr/html/kr/index.html for more details.
3. Sunchang Fermented Food Festival: Taking place at Sunchang Gochujang Village in Sunchang, North Jeolla Province, this festival showcases traditional Korean sauces. Visitors can sample various types of sauce, participate in tasting programs, and enjoy performances and exhibitions. Special servings of tteokbokki made with Sunchang red pepper paste will be offered for free on certain dates. More information can be found at jangfestival.co.kr.
4. Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival: This festival in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, promotes agricultural products from the area, including rice and sweet potatoes. Open markets offer local products at affordable prices, and the Yeoju Sejong Culture Foundation hosts concerts, fireworks, traditional Korean wrestling, and tightrope walking. Visitors of all ages are welcome, and more details can be found at yjogoknaru.or.kr.
5. Icheon Rice Cultural Festival: Celebrating Icheon’s famous rice, this festival at Icheon Farm Park in Gyeonggi Province showcases local agricultural practices. Cultural activities, concerts, and stage performances are available, and visitors can also experience making various types of rice cakes. Admission is free, and more information can be found at ricefestival.or.kr.