Changwon Special City "Come and Try Changwon's Signature Dish, Agujjim"

Masana Agu Day Festival Held at Odongdong Cultural Plaza

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam will hold the '12th Masan Agu Day Festival' on the 12th at Odong-dong Cultural Square in Masanhappo-gu.

Now in its 12th year since its inception in 2009, the Masan Agu Day Festival promotes the excellence of Changwon's representative dish, Agujjim (braised monkfish), and revitalizes the Odong-dong Agu Theme Street, contributing to the development of the local economy.

This year's festival features programs where tourists can directly participate and enjoy physical competitions using monkfish, such as the Physical 100 and Big Mouth Selection Contest.

In cooperation with universities within Changwon city, free tasting events of dishes like Agu Bibim Cornbap and Agu Gangjeong will be held to provide more attractions and enjoyment.

Additionally, during the festival period, tourists visiting participating Agujjim restaurants on Agu Street will receive a 10% discount, and various flea markets offering experiences such as perfume making and air freshener workshops will be operated.

Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, “We hope that this Masan Agu Day Festival will promote the excellence of Changwon’s local cuisine, widely publicize the food-themed Agu Street, and serve as a foundation for revitalizing tourism and developing the dining industry in Changwon.”

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