Boseong-gun Cancels Illimsan Azalea Cultural Event... Complete Vehicle Access Restriction

Vehicle Control on Illimsan from 22nd to Next Month 5th to Prevent COVID-19 Spread

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Yong-chul] Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 22nd that it will cancel the Azalea Cultural Festival and completely block vehicle access to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The vehicle restriction will be in effect from April 22 until May 5, the last day of the golden holiday. The Azalea Cultural Festival is the largest azalea cultural event in Korea, attracting over 50,000 visitors annually. To practice social distancing and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Boseong-gun decided to cancel the festival and block vehicle traffic.

An official from the county stated, “Following the government’s directive to extend ‘social distancing’ until May 5 to prevent the recent spread of COVID-19, we made this unavoidable decision for the health of local residents and visitors.” He added, “Although it is regrettable, we will welcome tourists with a richer festival next year,” and requested people to refrain from visiting.

Meanwhile, to block local transmission of COVID-19, Boseong-gun canceled the ‘Boseong Cherry Blossom Festival’ scheduled for April, as well as the five major integrated festivals including the ‘Boseong Dahyang Festival,’ Korea’s largest tea culture festival held every May.

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