Hamyang-gun, the 61st Cheollyeong Cultural Festival ... Postponed to Autumn Due to COVID-19

Hamyang County Office.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Cheollyeong Cultural Festival Committee of Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam, decided to postpone this year's Cheollyeong Cultural Festival at the executive meeting held in the small conference room of the county office on the 30th.

Hamyang-gun announced on the 31st that the 61st Cheollyeong Cultural Festival, originally scheduled to be held for five days from May 4 to 8, will be postponed to autumn.

According to quarantine guidelines for gatherings, meetings, and events to prevent the spread of COVID-19, regional festivals with more than 300 people must be held with prior approval from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Since the number of confirmed cases has not yet peaked and the relaxation of quarantine rules related to the festival is uncertain, the decision was made to postpone.

Chairman Jeong Munsang said, "It is regrettable that we cannot hold the festival as originally planned due to COVID-19, but we will make it a more substantial festival that enhances the pride and self-esteem of the residents," adding, "We plan to review various ways to increase synergy effects by linking with the Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival."

A county official said, "The decision to postpone was made to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection and to ensure the safety of local residents and tourists, and we plan to keep pace with the changed environment, such as online non-face-to-face festivals, in response to the need for a paradigm shift in festivals."

The Cheollyeong Cultural Festival is a representative cultural and artistic event that boasts the history and tradition of Hamyang-gun. Last year, it was held for three days from May 27 to 29 at Sangnim Park under the theme "Dream of Cheollyeong! Fragrance of Sangnim!"

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