'2025 Haenam Minam Festival' Successfully Concludes, Showcasing the Charm of Haenam, the Home of Flavor and Style

243,000 Visitors During the Festival
"515 Kimchi Mixing" and Other Hands-On Programs Gain Popularity

The "2025 Haenam Minam Festival" successfully concluded its three-day run, fully capturing the taste and charm of Ttangkkeut Haenam.

According to Haenam County on November 2, the festival was held from October 31 to this day in the area around Duryunsan Provincial Park. During the event, it was recorded that more than 243,000 people visited the festival.

The "2025 Haenam Minam Festival" successfully concluded its three-day schedule, capturing the taste and charm of Ttangkkeut Haenam. Photo by Haenam County

The Haenam Minam Festival is a representative regional event themed around Haenam's agricultural and marine specialties, including rice, cabbage, sweet potatoes, and laver, all of which boast the highest quality in the country. This year, under the autumn sunshine, local residents and tourists came together, showcasing the true essence of Haenam, the "home of flavor."

On the first day of the festival, October 31, a parade featuring local specialties with residents from 14 towns and townships took place, followed by a performance proclaiming the "Haenam 8 Flavors." After the opening ceremony, the Minam Trot Celebration Show received enthusiastic responses from the audience.

The program that drew the most attention was the "515 Kimchi Mixing" event, in which 250 tourists participated. Using cabbages symbolizing Haenam's 515 villages, participants made kimchi, widely promoting the excellence of local agricultural products. Following this, the "2025 Tteokguk Sharing" event, featuring rice and laver from Haenam, also proved to be popular.

In addition, venues such as the "Haenam Table Pavilion," featuring dishes made with the Haenam 8 Flavors, the "Minam Food Hall" operated by local restaurants, and the "Snack Pavilion" offering specialty snacks, were continuously crowded with visitors. Long lines formed at every sales booth as tourists eagerly purchased Haenam's agricultural and marine specialties as well as processed foods.

The kimchi mixing event symbolizing 515 villages was attended by political figures including Myung Hyun-kwan, Haenam County Governor, Park Ji-won, Member of the National Assembly, Lee Sung-ok, Chairman of Haenam County Council, and Kim Sung-il, Provincial Assembly Member. Photo by Lee Joong-kyung

This year, a new "Laver Pavilion" was introduced, themed around laver, a signature specialty from Haenam's pristine seas. Visitors praised the pavilion, which provided an overview of the growth process, varieties, and export status of laver.

The festival grounds were decorated with more than 28,000 chrysanthemums, creating a full autumn atmosphere. The chrysanthemum exhibition area was adorned with dinosaur sculptures and colorful lights, offering beautiful sights both day and night. Notably, this year, all restaurants within the festival grounds eliminated single-use items and adopted reusable containers to minimize waste. Haenam County announced its intention to use this festival as an opportunity to transition toward an "eco-friendly festival."

Governor Myung Hyun-kwan stated, "The Haenam Minam Festival, which captured the bountiful season of Ttangkkeut Haenam, concluded safely and cleanly with many tourists in attendance. Next year, we will return with an even healthier festival that everyone across the country can enjoy together."

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