[Photo] Opening of the 14th Maponaru Saeujeot Festival

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, Attends the 14th Mapo Naru Saeujeot Festival Held on the 5th at Peace Plaza in World Cup Park

Yoo Dong-gyun, Mayor of Mapo District, tasting salted fermented shrimp (saeujeot)

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yoodonggyun, Mayor of Mapo District, attended the '14th Mapo Naru Saeujeot Festival' held on the 5th around the Peace Plaza in World Cup Park.

Since ancient times, the Mapo salted seafood merchants have been one of the representative names of the glory of Mapo Naru during the Joseon Dynasty. The salted seafood gathered in Mapo spread not only to Chilpae (七牌, one of the markets in Seoul during the late Joseon period) but also deep inland along the Han River.

The Mapo Naru Saeujeot Festival recreates the former glory of old Mapo Naru in a modern way, providing high-quality saeujeot to residents and visitors, and offering producers of saeujeot opportunities to develop sales channels. It has been loved by many every year as a place of mutual growth and communication.

This year, in accordance with the government's phased daily recovery policy, various face-to-face events such as the reenactment of the arrival of the Hwangpo sailboat, concerts, a walking rally supporting small business owners, and an LED lantern exhibition were prepared for three days from November 5 to 7.

Saeujeot sales are conducted at the 'Online Saeujeot Market,' where products can be purchased at prices more than 15% cheaper than market prices. From the 5th for three days, Ahyeon Market and Mapo·Gongdeok Markets will offer famous domestic saeujeot from production areas participating in the festival.

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