Yeongyang County to Host 'Starlight Firefly Experience Festival' This Year

Yeongyang County in North Gyeongsang Province will hold the '2024 Starlight Firefly Experience Festival' at the Yeongyang International Dark Sky Park on August 31.

2024 Starlight Firefly Experience Festival Poster.

The Firefly Experience Festival is composed of programs that allow visitors to experience the beautiful night sky and pristine nature of Yeongyang County, establishing itself as a festival that leads eco-friendly culture.

Starting with the Firefly Exploration Program, which runs from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM from August 24, participants can explore the habitat of the late fireflies along the firefly exploration trail and observe the Milky Way. On the main event day, August 31, various attractions and activities will be offered at the observatory square inside the Dark Sky Park, including juggling and bubble show performances, a night sky OX quiz, eco-friendly craft workshops, a jazz concert, and barbecue zones.

In addition, a firefly photo exhibition themed around the nature and cultural assets of Yeongyang County will be held, allowing visitors to indirectly experience the county beyond the Yeongyang International Dark Sky Park.

County Governor Oh Dochang said, "I hope visitors will take away beautiful memories in the natural light presented by the stars and fireflies, away from artificial light," and added, "We will do our best to ensure that visitors can enjoy nature and relax without any inconvenience in our county."

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