How Was the Homigot Picnic in Pohang Ecotourism? Successfully Concluded with Support from Over 5,000 People

Homigot Eco-Green Resources in an Eastern Korean Village as the Theme

Homigot Square on the 5th-6th, Various Hands-on Programs

Pohang City announced that the tourism event "Homigot Picnic Eotteom?(Autumn)", held as part of the Homigot Ecotourism Program at Homigot Square over two days on the 5th and 6th, successfully concluded with around 5,000 visitors.

In 2021, the city was selected for the "Revitalization of Ecological Green Tourism" project by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, specifically in the category of "Regeneration of Aging Tourist Facilities through Cultural Content Integration." This event was organized as part of the "Invitation to the Easternmost Village of the Korean Peninsula, Homigot" project, which aims to attract tourists from outside the region by utilizing the area's ecotourism resources.

The event at Homigot Square featured a variety of hands-on programs for all ages. The "Homigot Green Picnic," held on the lush green lawn of Homigot, and the "Homigot Haenyeo Experience," where visitors could explore the blue sea with traditional women divers, were especially popular among families with children.

Additionally, the "Homibada Marine Guardian Plogging" activity, which involved collecting marine litter and raising awareness about marine ecosystem protection, and the "Coastal Trail Trekking Course," which allowed visitors to experience the natural marine and geological resources of Homigot, also captivated attendees.

Furthermore, the event included the "Homigot Sea Flea Market," selling a variety of goods themed around Homigot’s nature; "Haenyeo Life Three-Cut Photo," where visitors could take memorable photos dressed in haenyeo outfits; "Toy Octopus Fishing" using magnetic fishing rods; "Cenozoic Fossil Making," inspired by fossils commonly found in Pohang; and vibrant stage performances through "Homigot Eotteom Busking," all of which added excitement for participants and spectators alike.

Park Sangjin, head of the City Tourism Convention City Promotion Headquarters, stated, "As the surrounding waters have been designated as a marine protected area, Homigot has high ecological conservation value and boasts a beautiful natural environment. We will do our utmost to ensure Homigot becomes a leading ecotourism destination in Korea through events like this."

The Homigot Picnic Autumn event held on the 5th and 6th at Homigot Square attracted around 5,000 visitors and concluded successfully.

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