Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam, "Full of Attractions and Activities This Year"

11 Resident Participation Festival Contest Projects Selected

Tourists and residents alike will be able to fully enjoy the sights and activities when visiting Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam.

Goseong-gun has selected a total of 11 festivals through the ‘2023 Resident Participation Festival Contest,’ which was implemented to discover festivals with originality and growth potential and to strengthen the competitiveness of existing festivals.

This year, Goseong-gun plans to showcase its hidden charms by preparing specialized festivals for each region every season?spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, has selected a total of 11 festivals for the '2023 Resident Participation Festival Contest Project.'

In May, welcoming the warm spring, Goseong-gun will present its spring festivals against the backdrop of the lush Songhak-dong Ancient Tombs, including the ‘Sogaya Tea Culture Festival,’ the ‘Goseong Songhak Festival,’ the ‘Odusan Forest Relaxation Festival’ held in Odusan Healing Forest in Sangri-myeon, and the ‘Gumai Bowl Culture Festival’ at the Suryo Yobo Cheondo Art School in Guman-myeon.

In June, visitors can enjoy the ‘Sangri Lotus Festival’ at Sangri Lotus Park and the ‘Manhwabangcho Hydrangea Festival’ held in a beautiful private garden at the foot of Byeokbangsan Mountain, where they can admire the splendid hydrangeas and lotuses, as well as enjoy flea markets and performances for a healing experience.

July brings the summer energy with the ‘Goseong Corn Festival’ featuring Goseong-gun’s local specialty corn and the ‘Yeonghyeon-myeon Chonseureun Festival.’

Goseong’s corn is especially chewy and sweet due to the sea breeze. Meeting it in July, the freshest and most delicious time of the year, along with various events, offers both taste and memorable experiences.

At the ‘Chonseureun Festival’ held at Yeongdong Riverside Park in Yeonghyeon-myeon, visitors can enjoy refreshing water play, an essential part of summer. It’s the perfect summer to have fun with family, friends, and loved ones while enjoying delicious food.

In September, the ‘1965 Goseong Market Retro Festival’ celebrating the 60th anniversary of Goseong Market and the ‘Namsan Park Red Spider Lily Festival’ will be held.

The Goseong Market Retro Festival features various nostalgic ‘back-in-the-day’ games held in a recreated 1960s market space that stirs childhood memories.

The Namsan Park Red Spider Lily Festival is held in accordance with the blooming season of the red spider lilies planted and maintained along the walking trails of Namsan Park in Goseong-gun. Visitors can experience emotionally rich events such as photo exhibitions and walking contests that capture the essence of autumn.

In November, the ‘Goseong Christmas Tree Cultural Festival’ will illuminate the night of Goseong with warm lights, marking the beginning of winter. The colorful lights shining through the streets create a festive atmosphere full of year-end excitement.

In December, the ‘Goseong Eagle Ecological Festival,’ representing Goseong-gun’s ecotourism, will take place.

Especially this year, visitors can meet ‘Mongsuri’ and ‘Kkosuri,’ the eagle characters selected through the ‘Goseong Eagle Character Naming’ contest at the Eagle Ecological Festival.

This year’s local festivals awarded extra points during the contest stage for programs linked with traditional markets to contribute to the local economy and market revitalization.

Festivals with traditional market-linked programs offer gift certificates usable at Goseong-gun’s traditional markets through various programs and events.

O Se-ok, Director of the Culture and Tourism Division, said, “As these festivals are held after the lifting of social distancing measures, we will do our best to ensure that visitors create joyful and memorable experiences,” adding, “We hope that linking festivals with local businesses will also help revitalize the local economy.”

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