Gwangyang Maehwa Festival Selected as '2023 Jeollanam-do Representative Festival'

Re-entry After 4 Years Since 2019, Dobi Support

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Heo Seon-sik] The Gwangyang Maehwa Festival, which opens the curtain on festivals in the Republic of Korea, has been recognized for its differentiated festival content and hosting effects, and was selected as the representative festival of Jeollanam-do in 2023.

Gwangyang City, Jeollanam-do announced on the 9th that the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival has re-entered the representative festival of Jeollanam-do after 4 years and will receive 20 million won in provincial subsidies.

The Gwangyang Maehwa Festival was recognized for its differentiated festival content and hosting effects, and was selected as the representative festival of Jeollanam-do in 2023.
Photo by Gwangyang City

Although the city was unable to hold the festival for three consecutive years due to COVID-19, it provided thorough administrative support such as operating a situation room, strengthening quarantine measures, and traffic guidance in preparation for the influx of spring visitors.

In addition, various online and offline sales support measures were prepared to compensate for the income of plum farmers affected by the festival cancellation and to revitalize the local economy, which had been depressed.

In particular, by participating in various festival expos and showcasing the taste and charm of the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival, the city elevated the status of the representative festival.

The city is making every effort to successfully hold the 22nd Gwangyang Maehwa Festival, which will be held for ten days from the 10th of next month, under the festival slogan "Gwangyang is Spring, Maehwa Meeting Again."

With the concept of "Reunion after 4 years," the city plans to welcome citizens and tourists with differentiated festival content and an upgraded festival, thereby enhancing the dignity of the provincial representative festival.

Jung In-hwa, mayor of Gwangyang City, said, "This year's festival will be upgraded with programs that respond to the changing environment to promote and highlight the charm of Gwangyang," adding, "We will make further efforts so that the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival, selected as the representative festival of Jeollanam-do, can grow into a festival representing the Republic of Korea."

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