Yeosu Marine Festival's Island Expo Success Parade Draws Attention

Citizen Participants Kayak Ride Success Prayer Performance

Creating Buzz for the 2026 Yeosu World Expo Event

At the 2023 Yeosu Marine Festival on the 5th, a maritime parade praying for the successful hosting of the 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo was held, attracting the attention of spectators.

The event, held on the sea at the Yeosu World Expo site, created a spectacular scene as all participants paddled kayaks and raised towels wishing for the success of the Yeosu World Islands Expo on the water.

At the Yeosu Marine Festival, a maritime parade praying for the successful hosting of the Yeosu World Islands Expo was held, attracting the attention of spectators.
Photo by Yeosu City

In particular, the participants on this day were citizens who had applied online in advance, and the event was conducted after safety education, adding significance by encouraging citizens' interest in the Expo.

Jung Jae-ho, Director of the Fisheries Tourism Bureau, said, “With less than three years remaining until the 2026 Yeosu World Expo, it is more important than ever to promote the Islands Expo and create a pre-event atmosphere together with the citizens. We will continue to strive to prepare various promotional measures for the successful hosting of the Islands Expo.”

Meanwhile, the ‘Yeosu Marine Festival’ has established itself as a representative regional marine leisure festival by offering marine sports experiences and various events, providing a refreshing summer to tourists and citizens visiting Yeosu.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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