The 25th Muan Lotus Festival Concludes Successfully

Hoesan Baengnyeonji Beautiful Lotus Flowers and Various Lotus Experiences

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] The 25th Muan Lotus Festival, held face-to-face for the first time in three years, concluded in great success on the 24th.

Under the theme "Fragrance of Lotus! Love of White Lotus," the 25th Muan Lotus Festival captivated visitors with the beautiful lotus flowers of Hoisan Baekryeonji and various lotus-related experiences.

In particular, the white lotus created a more spectacular scene than any other year, drawing admiration from tourists.

Newly introduced at this festival were the lotus-themed video hall, media facade show, EDM party, and a live performance held at the Water Lily Park at night, where storytelling based on the origin and legends of Hoisan Baekryeonji was presented in a musical format, receiving great acclaim from the audience.

Additionally, the "Hwangtogol Muan National Cuisine Contest," which utilized agricultural and marine products produced from Muan's germanium loess and tidal flats, awarded the grand prize to the team of Lee Su-mi and Kim Ji-yeon for their octopus tteokgalbi jjim dish.

Especially, the "KBS National Singing Contest Muan County Edition," held on a special stage at the festival site for the first time in about eight years, delighted the eyes and ears of tourists gathered from all over the country.

Moreover, many youths participated in the "Children's Reading Golden Bell" and "Youth Drawing Contest," and various lotus-related experience events such as making lotus red bean shaved ice, cookies & muffins, diffusers, air fresheners, and candles were popular among children.

Park Il-sang, Chairman of the Muan County Festival Promotion Committee, said, "The festival was held to coincide with the lotus blooming season, and the lotus flowers, which have just begun to bloom, are expected to continue filling Baekryeonji until the end of August. We thank everyone who participated in the festival and will come back with a better festival next year."

Meanwhile, Muan County plans to continue operating busking performances and the wave pool water playground for weekend visitors to Hoisan Baekryeonji.

Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo gabrielw@asiae.co.kr

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