Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival Blending Agriculture and Culture to Be Held at Imjingak from 21st to 23rd

"Clean Paju, In Harmony with Jangdan Soybeans"
Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival
A Signature Agricultural Event of Paju
Welcoming Participation from All Generations

The 29th Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival, which has been selected as the 'Gyeonggi Representative Tourism Festival' for seven consecutive years, will open its grand curtain at Imjingak Tourist Site for three days from November 21 to 23.

Poster of the 29th Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival. Provided by Paju City

Held under the theme "Clean Paju, In Harmony with Jangdan Soybeans," the 29th Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival aims to widely promote the excellence of Paju Jangdan soybeans, which are cultivated in the fertile soil of the pristine Imjingang River basin. The festival is designed as a regional event for urban-rural coexistence, encouraging participation from both farmers and consumers.

During the festival, the value and superiority of Paju Jangdan soybeans will be showcased through sales booths and exhibition halls. A variety of hands-on programs for all generations will be offered, including ▲making mini fermented soybean blocks, ▲experiencing soybean threshing, and ▲roasting and tasting soybeans. Cultural and artistic performances will include ▲a traditional play and street performances themed around 'Paju Jangdan Soybeans,' ▲the Jangdan Soybean Song Festival, and ▲a youth 'Random Play Dance,' providing interactive experiences where visitors can participate and engage directly.

In addition, to reduce congestion on major access roads around Imjingak during the festival period, Paju City will operate shuttle buses connecting Munsan Station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line to the festival venue. Temporary parking lots and traffic guides will also be provided to enhance convenience for visitors.

Kim Ungi, Chairman of the Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival Organizing Committee, stated, "The Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival is an important event that not only promotes the excellence of Jangdan soybeans, the signature brand of Paju, but also greatly contributes to increasing the income of local farmers and revitalizing the regional economy. We will make thorough preparations in all areas, including transportation, safety, and convenience, to ensure that both citizens and tourists can participate safely and enjoyably."

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