Gyeonggi Province to Host 'Upcycle Village Festival' in Gimpo on October 18-19

Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Environment and Energy Agency will host the '2025 Upcycle Village Festival' at the Hyundai Premium Outlet in Gimpo over two days, October 18 and 19.

The Upcycle Village Festival was organized to widely promote upcycling culture to residents of the province, provide hands-on upcycling experiences, and support the market expansion of upcycling companies.

Upcycling goes beyond simply recycling discarded resources; it is an eco-friendly activity that adds creative ideas to generate new value and quality. This festival is a participatory, multi-faceted cultural event designed to spread the concept of upcycling into daily life. It will feature product exhibitions and sales, hands-on programs, environmental education, performances, and more.

Various brands, including Daygrow, Zeropercent, Plalab, Ableplus, and Babibache, will showcase their philosophies and eco-friendly products. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience and purchase these products on-site.

Gyeonggi-do 'Upcycle Village Festival' Poster

Additionally, creative programs utilizing a variety of materials will be offered, giving residents a chance to learn about and experience the value of upcycling firsthand.

The main stage at the venue will feature a diverse lineup of programs combining environmental education and performances. Ham Hyunjin, president of the Korea Educational Magic Association and a pioneer of environmental magic in Korea, will deliver engaging messages about the importance of environmental protection through magic. There will also be various busking performances, eco-garden making, an upcycle fashion show, and other cultural experience programs for families to enjoy together.

There will also be performances and interactive programs that creatively express the meaning of resource circulation and environmental protection, encouraging active participation from residents.

Kim Hyeae, president of the Gyeonggi Environment and Energy Agency, stated, "The Upcycle Village Festival is more than just an eco-friendly exhibition; it is an experiential environmental festival where residents can participate and have fun. We will do our best to ensure that small actions to protect the environment lead to a sustainable consumer culture."

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