Jeongseon County’s Jeongseon Arirang Festival Blends Culture and Eco-Friendliness, Aiming to Become a Global Event

Held Under the Theme "Jeongseon Arirang, Embracing the World"
Festival Concludes Successfully with Enthusiastic Participation
Jeongseon Arirang Festival Advances as an Eco-Friendly Event
Promoting Resource Circulation Culture

The Jeongseon Arirang Cultural Foundation in Gangwon Province announced that the 50th Jeongseon Arirang Festival, held from the 25th to the 28th, concluded successfully amid enthusiastic participation from local residents and tourists.

The Jeongseon Arirang Cultural Foundation successfully concluded the 50th Jeongseon Arirang Festival, held from the 25th to the 28th, amid enthusiastic participation from residents and tourists. The photo shows a raft demonstration at the 50th Jeongseon Arirang Festival. Provided by Jeongseon County.

This year marked the 50th anniversary of the festival, which was held under the theme "Jeongseon Arirang, Embracing the World." The event celebrated half a century of festival history and established itself as a venue for sharing local culture and arts with the world.

The opening performance, which blended tradition and modernity, moved the audience deeply, while the street parade that filled the streets of Jeongseon brought residents and tourists together, heightening the festive spirit.

The 50th Jeongseon Arirang Festival Raft Demonstration. Provided by Jeongseon County

During the academic forum, participants discussed the cultural value and future development of Jeongseon Arirang, with the local community, academia, and the cultural and arts sectors coming together to explore the future of Arirang. A variety of side programs, including hands-on experiences and a market for local agricultural and specialty products, created opportunities for participation across generations and social groups.

In particular, the 50th Anniversary History Hall provided a comprehensive overview of the festival's history and the footprints of local residents over the past half-century, becoming a popular space where many visitors paused to share memories together.

Choi Jongsoo, Chairman of the Jeongseon Arirang Cultural Foundation, said, "The 50th Jeongseon Arirang Festival was a precious time created together by residents and visitors. Going forward, we will continue to develop the Jeongseon Arirang Festival as an event that preserves our unique national philosophy and rhythmic sentiment while communicating with the world. As the theme 'Jeongseon Arirang, Embracing the World' suggests, we will do our utmost to ensure Jeongseon Arirang resonates across the globe."

The 50th Jeongseon Arirang Festival Arirang Parade. Provided by Jeongseon County

Meanwhile, this year’s festival also achieved meaningful results as an eco-friendly event.

Following last year, Jeongseon County actively introduced reusable containers again this year, distributing a total of about 41,000 units and recovering around 10,000 per day. In addition, 1,500 people participated in the resource circulation experience booth, where they could directly observe the recycling process of used PET bottles, and upcycled goods received a positive response.

Jeongseon County expanded customized eco-friendly activities by conducting resource circulation education for kindergarteners and other age groups, laying the foundation for local festivals to develop into sustainable models that coexist with the environment.

Citizens are enjoying the event at the experience booth of the 50th Jeongseon Arirang Festival Arirang Festival. Provided by Jeongseon County

Yu Jongdeok, Head of the Environmental Department, said, "We will continue to expand and promote various campaigns targeting local events and tourist attractions to spread a culture of resource circulation."

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