Hansujeong, Free Admission to Sejong Arboretum During Chuseok Holiday

The Korea National Arboretum and Garden Management Agency (hereinafter referred to as Hansujeong) announced on the 10th that it will open its affiliated arboretums free of charge from the 14th to the 18th of this month (excluding the 17th, Chuseok day). The locations include the National Baekdudaegan Arboretum in Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk, the National Sejong Arboretum in Sejong City, and the National Korea Native Plant Garden in Pyeongchang, Gangwon.

A view of the Rainbow Garden by the Landscape Garden Team at the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum. Provided by the Korea Arboretum and Garden Management Institute.

During this period, various events will also be held at the arboretums. The Baekdudaegan Arboretum will operate programs such as the ‘Arboretum on Busking’ cultural performance, traditional game experience zones including Tuho and Yutnori, and the Chuseok happiness sharing event ‘Drawing Nostalgic Gifts.’

The Sejong Arboretum has prepared programs linked to the special exhibition ‘The Mysterious Flight of the Bat Orchid,’ including ‘Bat Orchid Popo’s Journey,’ traditional Chuseok game experiences such as Tuho, Gulleongsoe, and Yutnori, and ‘Making Wishes to the Full Moon,’ where visitors write their wishes and display them.

The National Korea Native Plant Garden plans to present an acoustic guitar performance in collaboration with the local music club ‘Yeoseotjul Iyagi’ during the Chuseok holiday period.

Shim Sang-taek, director of Hansujeong, said, “Hansujeong has decided to open its affiliated arboretums free of charge during the Chuseok holiday in line with the government’s livelihood stabilization measures,” and added, “We hope visitors will enjoy autumn flowers with their families at the arboretums and create precious memories.”

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