Yeonggwang-gun Accelerates Preparations for Bulgapsan Sangsa Flower Festival

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do is stepping up preparations for the 22nd Bulgapsan Sangsa Flower Festival, held for the first time in three years.

According to the county on the 25th, the Yeonggwang Bulgapsan Sangsa Flower Festival will be held under the theme "Sangsa Flower Red Wave, Blossoming the Love of Youth" from the 16th to the 25th of next month at the Bulgapsa Tourist Area.

On the 24th, the county held the 22nd Bulgapsan Sangsa Flower Festival administrative support plan briefing at the small conference room on the 2nd floor of the county office.

The meeting was attended by the deputy county governor, heads of administrative teams from various departments, deputy eup/myeon heads, and members of the Sangsa Flower Festival Promotion Committee. It proceeded with explanations of detailed plans for major events by date, delivery of administrative support plans and cooperation matters by each department for festival preparations, and a Q&A session.

The festival will officially open with a Sangsa Flower Path Walk and a commemorative ceremony where residents and tourists walk together, followed by congratulatory performances by Park Jindo and Norazo.

The festival features a variety of programs including performances such as the Sangsa Flower Autumn Concert and local singer festival; competitions such as the Sangsa Flower Beauty Contest, Residents' Song Festival, Dasom Sangsa Flower Song Festival, and National College Song Festival; cultural events including Sangsa Flower Wish Lanterns and Sangsa Flower SNS photo printing; as well as exhibitions and hands-on experiences.

Nighttime content such as the Sangsa Flower Moonlight Night Event, Sangsa Flower Media Facade, and photo zones will also be introduced to create a mystical atmosphere at the festival site and attract tourists' attention.

Additionally, a game where couples participate directly to find rings hidden in local specialty products will be operated to establish the identity of the Sangsa Flower Festival through an experience of love coming true.

Kim Yongsik, chairman of the Sangsa Flower Festival Promotion Committee, said, "Since this is the first festival in three years, the promotion committee and the county have worked tirelessly to prepare the best festival program," adding, "We hope families, friends, and couples visit the Sangsa Flower Festival, where the red light of love breathes, and create beautiful memories."

Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong baekok@asiae.co.kr

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