Summer Vacation, "Heal Yourself at the Festival of 100,000 Sunflowers!"

Creation of Flower Beds at Geochang Incident Memorial Park

100,000 Yellow Sunflowers in Full Bloom [Image Source=Geochang-gun]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] In front of the Geochang Incident Memorial Park in Geochang, Gyeongnam, a scenic complex is in full bloom with 100,000 yellow sunflowers, attracting passersby to stop and admire.

Earlier this year, the county leased about 10,000 square meters of farmland in front of the memorial park and created fields of rapeseed in spring and sunflowers in summer, with plans to establish a cosmos field in autumn to reflect the characteristics of each season.

Especially this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Geochang Incident, and starting from the 1st of next month, a Geochang Incident pilgrimage certification event is planned. Visitors who tour just two designated pilgrimage certification sites will also receive a 10,000 won coffee coupon.

Gu In-mo, the mayor of Geochang County, said, “Nowadays, with growing interest in scenic views and popular photo spots, I hope the memorial park, which reflects on our painful history, will not end as a place of sorrow but provide new attractions that naturally blend into history.” He added, “I hope it becomes a small place of joy for the residents weary from COVID-19.”

The scenic complex’s sunflower viewing area also features photo zones with character sculptures and will be open for visitors until August 22.

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