Goheung-gun, Traditional Culture Connecting Hand Rice Planting Draws Attention

Preserving Traditional Culture through Agricultural Environmental Conservation Programs

Gohung-gun, Jeonnam Province (Governor Gong Young-min) attracted attention on the 14th by conducting traditional hand rice planting in Seoho Village, Daeseo-myeon, with about 100 residents attending to inherit traditional culture.

This event is part of a five-year agricultural environment conservation program. Seoho Village in Daeseo-myeon was selected as a project target on April 1, 2022, and is currently in its third year of implementation.

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Currently, the agricultural environment conservation program is operating in 65 villages nationwide, with 15 locations in Jeonnam, including one in Seoho Village, Daeseo-myeon, Gohung.

This event is the second agricultural ritual and community culture inheritance event following the burning of the Daljip (moon house) during the first full moon festival of the lunar new year earlier this year. By performing hand rice planting in the traditional way, it aims to remind participants of the value of Korean rice, improve the environment together with neighbors, and provide a venue for communication and harmony among residents.

A county official said, "We hope this hand rice planting event will not only preserve traditional agricultural techniques and culture but also serve as an opportunity to conserve the agricultural environment." He added, "We hope it will promote harmony among village residents and serve as a turning point to change awareness toward eco-friendly agriculture through voluntary participation in the project."

Boseong = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Cheon-seok hss79@asiae.co.kr

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