Gokseong County Welcomes Botagu Delegation from China to Strengthen Friendly Cooperation

Gokseong County invited the 'Botagu Exchange Delegation' from China for a 3-day, 2-night visit until the 24th to discuss various cultural and agricultural exchange plans. Provided by Gokseong County

Gokseong County in Jeollanam-do (Governor Cho Sangrae) announced on July 24 that it had invited the 'Botagu Exchange Delegation' from China for a three-day visit starting on July 22, during which various cultural and agricultural exchange initiatives were discussed.

This visit was organized as a reciprocal visit following the Gokseong County delegation's trip to Botagu in December 2024. Both sides held discussions focusing on the joint compilation and cooperation of 'The Tale of Filial Daughter Simcheong,' which is a representative cultural content of Gokseong.

The five-member Botagu delegation, led by Vice Chairman Zheng Guangbin, began their first day with a welcome ceremony and a Korean traditional music performance at Gokseong County Office. They also participated in a Simcheong roundtable at Gokseong Children's Library, toured Taeansa Temple in Jukgok, and attended a dinner at the Art Village Signagi Gallery, taking part in various exchange programs.

On the second day, the delegation experienced Gokseong's nature and agricultural innovation through activities such as riding the steam locomotive at Seomjingang Train Village, a historical tour of Deokyang Seowon, and visiting the Smart Farm at the Advanced Agricultural Technology Complex in Ip-myeon. On the final day, they visited the Asia Culture Center in Gwangju, and concluded the three-day schedule with a farewell ceremony and dinner at the Art Village Signagi Gallery.

In his welcoming and farewell speeches, Governor Cho Sangrae emphasized, "This visit marks the beginning of sincere cultural diplomacy that goes beyond simple exchanges between local governments to genuine people-to-people connections." He added, "We will continue to expand creative cultural cooperation centered on Simcheong content, as well as friendly exchanges in various fields such as agriculture and tourism."

Meanwhile, the county plans to further promote the global expansion of Simcheong-related content and the international sharing of eco-friendly agricultural technologies to enhance practical exchanges. In addition, Gokseong aims to strengthen a sustainable international friendship network by establishing regular mutual visits and cooperative models with Botagu.

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