‘Goseong-gun Agricultural and Livestock Products Festival’ Successfully Concludes ... Over 4,500 Visitors in 2 Days

Sale of Agricultural and Livestock Products Worth Approximately 55 Million KRW from the 10th to 11th

Goseong County in Gyeongnam announced on the 14th that it successfully concluded the 7th Goseong County Agricultural and Livestock Products Festival, held from the 10th to the 11th at the Goseong Songhakdong Tumuli to commemorate the 2023 Farmers' Day.

This event, organized by the Goseong County Agricultural Association Council, was designed to boost farmers' pride, encourage their hard work throughout the year, and promote the county's excellent agricultural and livestock products.

During the two-day event, approximately 55 million KRW worth of agricultural and livestock products were sold at the venue, providing tangible support for the promotion of local agricultural product consumption.

Opening Ceremony of Goseong-gun Agricultural and Livestock Products Festival.

The opening ceremony on the 10th was attended by many distinguished guests, including Lee Sang-geun, Goseong County Governor, Jeong Jeom-sik, National Assembly member, Choi Eul-seok, Chairman of the Goseong County Council, and Jeong Chan-sik, Director of the Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services. They encouraged local farmers, toured the event site, and personally purchased local agricultural and livestock products.

In particular, during the commemorative ceremony, plaques of appreciation and awards were presented to public officials and farmers who contributed to the advancement of agriculture and rural development in Goseong County despite difficult conditions.

The Goseong County Agricultural Association Council Chairman’s plaque of appreciation was awarded to one person (Kim Yeon-sook from the Agricultural Technology Center), the County Governor’s Award to two people (Han Chang-ju and Choi Jeong-bun), and the Chairman’s Award to two people (Kim Oe-sook and Park Hae-uk).

More than 4,500 residents and tourists, including farmers, visited the event, creating a spectacular scene with long lines.

Residents and tourists are standing in a long line.

Visitors carrying eco-friendly shopping bags made to commemorate Farmers' Day were able to find a variety of agricultural products such as Goseong rice, spinach, paprika, mushrooms, strawberries, persimmons, and kiwis, as well as livestock products including honey, eggs, beef, pork, and Goseong’s specialty scallops.

Especially popular were the tasting events for the new variety of Goseong corn under development by the county, the sensory evaluation of newly developed Goseong rice varieties, and the sampling of bibim udon and red bean water donuts, which are being developed using local agricultural products.

The event, previously held by the Goseong County Agricultural Technology Center, was relocated to the Goseong Songhakdong Tumuli, a UNESCO World Heritage site designated in September, to make it more accessible for visitors.

Under clear skies, the 7th Goseong County Agricultural and Livestock Products Festival at the Songhakdong Tumuli provided an open space where visitors could fully enjoy the festival and local agricultural products.

Next to the sales area, the Sogaya Flower Love Research Association’s chrysanthemum flower exhibition and sale added to the autumn atmosphere and attracted visitors’ attention.

Additionally, the Goseong County Agricultural Association Council gave out 10,000 KRW discount coupons usable within the event to the first 1,111 visitors over the two days (556 on the 10th and 555 on the 11th) in celebration of Farmers' Day on November 11, drawing enthusiastic interest from tourists attending the festival.

Park Seong-hwa, Chairman of the Goseong County Agricultural Association Council, said in his commemorative speech, “Despite the difficult agricultural conditions such as abnormal climate and unstable agricultural product prices, I hope our farmers, who quietly protect the agricultural fields, can put aside all worries and have a happy day today.”

Governor Lee said, “I thank the Agricultural Association Council and all related parties who worked hard for today’s event, as well as everyone who visited the venue. Although this year brought many challenges, including an unusually long summer and unwanted pest outbreaks, if farmers and the administration unite their strength and wisdom, a prosperous agriculture and rural community will surely unfold.”

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