'Island within an Island' Heuksando Yeongsando Hosts 'Night Sea Environmental Film Festival'

Marine Biodiversity Highlights the Relationship Between the Sea and People

The first Yeongsando Night Sea Environmental Film Festival, where residents and tourists came together, was held from the 25th to the 26th on Yeongsando, Heuksan-myeon, Sinan-gun, an island within an island ecological tourism village.

A night sea environmental film festival is being held on Yeonsando Island, Heuksan.
[Photo by Sinan-gun]

According to Sinan-gun on the 28th, the Yeongsando Night Sea Environmental Film Festival, held under the theme "The Sea and People," took place at 7 p.m. on an outdoor stage by the sea.

Following the screening of director Lim Hyung-mook's environmental film "Tidal Pool ? The Beginning of the Sea," an environmental talk concert discussing "Marine Biodiversity" was held, gifting residents and tourists a special night and serving as a moment to once again raise awareness of the importance of the natural environment.

In addition, events such as the fast turtle barnacle peeling contest, Halmani Cooking Lab, calligraphy with writer Kim Hyo-eun, sea tours with commentary by the village chief, and rocky shore experiences provided visitors to Yeongsando with a variety of tastes and sights.

Opening Ceremony of the Night Sea Environmental Film Festival on Yeonsando, Heuksan [Photo by Sinan-gun]

A Sinan-gun official stated, "Yeongsando is blessed with pristine and pure natural surroundings, designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and part of the Dadohaehaesang National Park, and was recognized as an excellent natural ecology village by the Ministry of Environment in 2013."

In particular, the official added, "The residents of Yeongsando, a small island with only about 40 people in 22 households, have formed an ecological tourism council to maintain the clean island while improving outdated facilities and striving to provide tourism programs that satisfy visitors."

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