Jeongeup-si Cancels 'Gujeolcho Flower Festival' Due to COVID-19 Impact

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk has completely canceled the 15th annual representative autumn festival, the ‘Gujeolcho Flower Festival,’ this year to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.

According to the city on the 30th, the ‘Gujeolcho Flower Festival’ was scheduled to be held from the 7th to the 17th of next month at the Gujeolcho Theme Park area.

The city stated that since confirmed cases nationwide have surged rapidly after the Chuseok holiday and a large gathering of outside visitors is expected, the festival has been fully canceled for the safety of citizens, and efforts will be focused on preparing for next year’s festival.

This year, the Gujeolcho flowers are expected to reach full bloom from the 2nd to the 24th of next month.

As of today, about 10% of the flowers have bloomed, and full bloom is anticipated by next week.

The city plans to allow voluntary visits to the Gujeolcho Theme Park in accordance with social distancing and quarantine guidelines to ease the disappointment of autumn visitors.

The Gujeolcho Theme Park will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the 2nd to the 24th of next month.

Two parking lots, the 1st and 3rd parking lots, will be available for use.

Visitors must strictly comply with mask-wearing, temperature checks, and social distancing, and those who do not comply will be subject to strong measures such as removal from the premises.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, “As the COVID-19 situation continues, this was the best decision for the safety of citizens,” and added, “We will prepare for the post-COVID era and present an even more beautiful and abundant festival next year.”

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil gjg7070@asiae.co.kr

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