Gochang-gun's '1st Cherry Blossom Festival' Successfully Concludes... Over 30,000 Visitors Attend

Published 03 Apr.2023 09:48(KST)

The ‘Is It Love, Spring?’ Gochang Cherry Blossom Festival, held in Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, from the 31st of last month to the 2nd for three days, concluded successfully.

The county announced on the 3rd that about 30,000 tourists visited the ‘Is It Love, Spring?’ Gochang Cherry Blossom Festival, enjoying the abundant programs while walking along the cherry blossom paths.

A large crowd is enjoying the opening ceremony commemorative performance of the Gochang Cherry Blossom Festival. <br>[Photo by Gochang-gun]

A large crowd is enjoying the opening ceremony commemorative performance of the Gochang Cherry Blossom Festival.
[Photo by Gochang-gun]

This year’s festival was a source of great concern due to the earlier-than-usual cherry blossom blooming, but fortunately, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom in time for the opening ceremony, creating a magnificent spectacle.

Starting with the eve festival on the 31st, the opening ceremony featuring famous invited singers, and the citizen and youth festival where residents joined together, were held consecutively, adding to the excitement.

In particular, tourists visiting the festival from other regions were amazed by the light pink waves of cherry blossoms decorating Seokjeong and busily captured the scenes with their cameras.

Additionally, a variety of experiences and activities such as a children’s concert, a unique costume cherry blossom path walk event, and a cherry blossom music concert, along with plentiful food, provided rich entertainment, creating joyful memories for both residents and tourists visiting the event site.

County Governor Shim Deok-seop said, “We were very worried as this was the first cherry blossom festival, but fortunately, many tourists came to the festival site, and I am grateful. We ask for your continued interest and participation in major festivals during the Gochang Visit Year, such as the upcoming 20th Gochang Green Barley Field Festival.”