'Pohang Sea Rose Festival' Draws Over 3,000 Participants, Successfully Concludes

Rose Garden at Yeongildae with 4,500㎡ Sea Background

Over 5,600 Roses of 42 Varieties Captivate Visitors

On the 20th, Pohang City successfully concluded the '2023 Pohang Sea Rose Festival' held under the subtitle 'Be Like a Rose Every Day' at Yeongildae Rose Garden.

The '2023 Pohang Sea Rose Festival' concluded on the 20th at Yeongildae Rose Garden.

Hosted by the Rose Love Association and organized by Pohang City, this festival, which was previously held every October, was moved to May to coincide with the peak blooming season of roses, receiving great acclaim from visitors.

Yeongildae Rose Garden, with an area of 4,500㎡ planted with 42 varieties and over 5,600 rose bushes against the backdrop of the sea, began blooming at the end of April and is now in full bloom. On the day of the event, about 3,000 visitors enjoyed the beauty of the roses and had a joyful time.

Visitors to this Sea Rose Festival enjoyed various hands-on and participatory programs and toured the rose garden guided by rose interpreters who conducted sessions at different times.

Side events included performances prepared by local citizens and students, rose fan making, balloon distribution, and rose-themed photo shoots. Additionally, works by Greenway photographers were exhibited at the venue, attracting attention.

A member of the Rose Love Association who participated in the event said, “Year after year, citizens’ interest and affection for roses are growing,” adding, “We will continue to carry out various activities so that citizens can unite and receive love and comfort through roses.”

An official from the city stated, “We believe that a citizen-led rose city through voluntary participation is a true rose city,” and added, “We will spare no effort to provide various supports to create a foundation for the citizens of Pohang.”

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