Haenam-gun Hosts 'Camping Tourism Expo' at Osiano Tourist Complex

3 Days of 'All About Camping at a Glance'... Over 10 Companies Participating

Osiano Music Festa, Romantic Fireworks Show Also a Highlight

The '2023 Jeonnam Camping Tourism Expo,' which excites the hearts of camping enthusiasts, will be held at the Osiano Tourist Complex in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

According to the county on the 3rd, the Jeonnam Camping Tourism Expo, held for three days starting from the 7th, is the largest camping-related event in Korea, featuring camping operations with the direct participation of over 700 teams and 3,200 campers, along with exhibitions and experiences of various camping supplies.

More than 110 domestic and international companies will participate, exhibiting camping cars, caravans, and the latest camping equipment. Company booths will be operated to allow visitors to directly experience the products, enabling them to compare camping gear tailored to the latest trends all in one place, drawing significant attention.

Haenam Osiano Camping Site Panorama
Photo by Haenam-gun

Various programs will also be operated for camping tourists visiting the expo venue.

The Jeollanam-do Pet Festival with pets, a fishing competition featuring top professional anglers from Korea, and hot air balloon experiences will be held to add enjoyment to camping tourism.

Additionally, diverse attractions such as busking performances, camping cooking contests, and beach healing yoga experiences will be prepared.

In particular, on the afternoon of the 7th, the Osiano Music Festa will be held with the opening ceremony, featuring a large lineup of talented musicians including Roy Kim, Ahn Ye-eun, DK, and Crackshot.

After the concert, fireworks will be displayed against the backdrop of Osiano Beach, expected to fill the autumn evening at Osiano with a romantic atmosphere.

Haenam-gun anticipates traffic congestion and will operate shuttle buses from Haenam-gun Bus Terminal to the event venue at intervals of 30 minutes to 1 hour from 2:00 PM to 6:10 PM on the 7th. Shuttle buses will also be available to return to the bus terminal after the event.

Through the empty-hand camping campaign, which sources all food locally, camping packages and a pre-reservation sales system have been organized to enable campers to purchase fresh Haenam agricultural and marine products directly, increasing local community consumption rates.

During the event, a forum on the theme of 'Sustainable Camping Industry' will be held with participation from camping companies and academic experts, and a children's drawing contest raising awareness of the seriousness of the climate crisis will also take place.

On the last day, the event will conclude with a plogging treasure hunt combining trash picking and walking to promote environmental protection.

County Governor Myeong Hyeon-gwan said, “The camping expo, which was held for the first time last year and received great responses, is expected to become an opportunity to develop into an international event by preparing this year’s event more thoroughly. I hope everyone enjoys the joy of camping this fall at Haenam Osiano, where you can see various sights, enjoy diverse activities, and witness the future of sustainable camping.”

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