Autumn Colored by Cheorwon Odae Rice... "2025 Cheorwon Odae Rice Festival" Opens

Cheorwon County in Gangwon Province is hosting the "2025 Cheorwon Odae Rice Festival" for three days from October 17 to 19 at the parking lot area of Eunhasugyo Bridge, 2721 Jangheung-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon County.

Cheorwon County is holding the "2025 Cheorwon Odae Rice Festival" for three days from the 17th to the 19th at the parking lot area of Eunhasugyo Bridge, 2721 Jangheung-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon County. Provided by Cheorwon County

A variety of booths will be operated to promote the value of Cheorwon's agricultural products, including the "Cheorwon Odae Rice Promotion Center" and the "Cheorwon Agricultural and Specialty Products Sales Booth." At the festival site, visitors can purchase Cheorwon Odae Rice at a special price (35,000 won for 10kg) through the Cheorwon DMZ Market and the agricultural and specialty product sales booths. Additionally, the "Cheorwon Odae Rice Song Festival" and the "Cheorwon Odae Rice Cooking Contest" will be held to promote Cheorwon Odae Rice, with stages set up for local artists and residents to enjoy together.

On the second day of the festival, October 18, starting at 3 p.m., popular trot singers such as Hong Jin-young and Shin Sung will perform celebratory concerts. The lively performances and audience participation events are expected to further heighten the excitement of the festival.

Various events that visitors can directly participate in are also prepared. The "Find the Golden Rice" event will offer pure gold rice grains as prizes, and a variety of other events, such as "Catch the 10 Seconds" in celebration of the festival's 10th anniversary, will provide Cheorwon Odae Rice as giveaways. For children and family visitors, the "Straw Play Yard" will offer spaces where the whole family can enjoy activities such as straw swings and traditional games. In addition, hands-on programs like "Making Odae Rice Rice Balls," "Iron Pot Rice Demonstration and Rice Cake Pounding Experience," and "Grilling Odae Rice Bar Rice Cakes" will allow visitors to experience the flavors and aromas of Cheorwon all in one place.

Lee Hyun-jong, the governor of Cheorwon County, stated, "Cheorwon Odae Rice is a premium rice that represents Korea, and through this festival, we aim to widely promote its excellence." He added, "We will make this a festival where Cheorwon’s farmers, residents, and tourists can all laugh and enjoy together."

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