Boseong-gun to Host the 2nd Boseong Kiwi Festival on the 18th

Geographical Indication No. 111 Registration Commemoration Ceremony, Discount Sales, and Diverse Experience Events

[Boseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Cheon-seok] The largest kiwi production area in South Korea, Boseong-gun, will hold the "2nd Boseong Kiwi Festival" for two days from the 18th to the 19th at the Haegum Gold Kiwi Corporation plaza in Joseong-myeon.

This kiwi festival will be conducted both online and offline. On the 18th, there will be a commemorative proclamation ceremony for the registration of Boseong Kiwi's geographical indication No. 111, an export loading ceremony, and a celebratory stage. The congratulatory performances will feature Yuk Joong-wan Band, Lee Jae-sung, Na Joo-hyun, Ha Suk-ja, and Jung Tae-young.

Through live commerce online and direct offline transactions, visitors can enjoy seasonal Boseong kiwis at affordable prices. During the festival period, Boseong kiwis will be sold at a 20% discount.

Direct sales will take place at the main stage sales booth at the festival site and at both directions of the highway green tea rest area. Live commerce will be held on the 18th (Friday) at 13:30 and 15:30, and on the 19th (Saturday) at 10:30. Participation is possible through Naver Live Shopping Mall and the Kiwi Festival homepage.

A cooking experience program using Boseong kiwis is also prepared. Visitors can make kiwi cookies, kiwi cupcakes, and enjoy various experiences such as tasting strawberry kiwi jelly and drawing kiwi pop art.

There is also a quiz event for visitors. During the festival, a quiz event about Boseong kiwis will be held three times during the live commerce sessions. Additionally, from 13:00 on Saturday at the main stage, the Eoullim Hanmadang event will feature quiz events and abundant prizes.

Yang Deok-man, chairman of the Kiwi Festival Promotion Committee, said, "The second Boseong Kiwi Festival held this year is prepared with abundant sights and activities to commemorate the registration of South Korea's agricultural product geographical indication and to widely promote the premium Boseong kiwi domestically." He added, "We hope many people will participate both online and offline and have the opportunity to purchase high-quality Boseong kiwis at affordable prices."

Meanwhile, Boseong Kiwi became the first kiwi product to obtain geographical indication certification from the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service in November this year.

Boseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Cheon-seok hss79@asiae.co.kr

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