Damyang-gun Hosts Experience Event Ahead of Mudeungsan Global Geopark Re-Certification

Time to Experience Damyang's Nature and Food while Communicating with Locals

Discussion Scheduled to Explore Ways to Revitalize Tourism Using Global Geoparks

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 15th, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it held a ‘Geo Trail’ event where participants could tour local attractions, enjoy food, and experience various activities in preparation for the UNESCO Global Geopark re-certification.

This event was organized to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the designation of the Mudeungsan UNESCO Global Geopark and to prepare for the re-certification scheduled for next year.

In April 2018, UNESCO certified the Mudeungsan area, spanning the entire Damyang-gun, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and Hwasun-gun, as the ‘UNESCO Mudeungsan Global Geopark.’ The certification period is four years, lasting until April 16, 2022.

On the day of the event, participants started at Damyang’s representative attraction, Juknokwon Bamboo Forest, then experienced plate making at Indang Workshop, a prospective Geo Partner, explored the Climate Change Experience Center, and enjoyed a traditional meal called Doraesu Bapsang (bamboo tube rice and Daesari soybean paste soup) at Doraesu Village, a Geo Village, spending time enjoying the nature of the Mudeungsan area and communicating with local residents.

On the 28th, a Geo forum will be held at Doraesu Village in Yong-myeon.

The forum will be attended by Choi Hyungsik, Mayor of Damyang-gun, Kim Jeongo, Chairman of the Damyang County Council, Kang Chaewon, representative of Doraesu Village, and Heo Min, co-representative of the Mudeungsan UNESCO Global Geopark, who plan to once again highlight the value of Mudeungsan, including the lives and food of the surrounding areas.

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