Jindo-gun Captivates Visitors at the International Agricultural Expo

Promotion of Representative Agricultural Specialties like Gugija and Ulgeum with High-Quality Performances

Jindo-gun is showcasing a variety of performances and exhibitions at the Si-Gun Day event held during the 2021 International Agriculture Expo. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do, captivated visitors with a variety of performances and exhibitions during the Si-Gun Day event held as part of the 2021 International Agriculture Expo.

According to the county on the 2nd, in addition to exhibiting agricultural specialty products, they promoted eight representative agricultural specialties including gogija (Lycium chinense), black rice, turmeric, green onions, pumpkin, Shine Muscat grapes, kiwi, and yuzu, while encouraging income growth for farmers through the exchange of agricultural technology information.

Also, with diverse content and the witty introduction of Jindo-gun by the event MC, the visitors who came to the site gave favorable reviews.

In particular, Jindo-gun, designated as a Korean Folk Culture and Arts Special Zone, invited Master Jo Oh-hwan, a holder of the Jodo Datchbae Nori (Jodo Anchor Boat Play) folk art, to present high-quality performances such as Jindo Arirang, Jodo Datchbae Nori, and Jindo Yeottaryeong.

Visitors who visited the Jindo-gun booth said, "Participating directly in the Si-Gun Day event gave us an opportunity to get to know Jindo-gun well and provided a day full of enjoyment," adding, "We definitely want to visit Jindo-gun this autumn."

Meanwhile, the 2021 International Agriculture Expo, the largest comprehensive agricultural exhibition in Korea, was held from the 21st to the 31st of last month at the Jeonnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services in Naju City, with participation from 20 countries and 260 organizations.

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