Cancellation of the 'Busan Nakdong River Canola Flower Festival'

Poor Growth and Wilting of Canola Flowers within the Scenic Complex

Busan City announced the cancellation of the "11th Busan Nakdong River Canola Flower Festival," which was scheduled to be held from April 8 to April 16 at the Daejeo Ecological Park Canola Flower Scenic Complex.

The festival venue, the "Canola Flower Scenic Complex," is an ecological park created using an eco-friendly method. The city's Agricultural Technology Center sowed canola seeds last September in preparation for this year's event.

However, considering difficulties in creating a festive atmosphere due to approximately 60-70% of the canola flowers suffering from poor growth and withering caused by ▲bird damage from winter migratory birds ▲excessive growth due to high temperatures from October to December last year ▲and frost damage caused by low temperatures and large temperature differences between day and night in January and February this year, the city decided to cancel this year's Busan Nakdong River Canola Flower Festival.

On-site view of Daejeo Ecological Park Canola Flower Landscape Complex. (March 20, 2023)

A Busan City festival official said, "We ask for the understanding and cooperation of citizens and tourists who have been eagerly awaiting the canola flower festival," and added, "Although this canola flower festival has been canceled, other spring flower festivals in Busan, such as the Gangseo Nakdong River 30-ri Cherry Blossom Festival and Samnak Cherry Blossom Festival from late March to early April, will proceed without disruption. We ask for the active interest and participation of citizens."

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