Sinan County Announces Opening of National Shrimp Orchid Contest on the 17th

National Assembly Speaker’s Prize to Be Awarded
Expanding the Industrialization of Native Orchids

Poster for the National Shrimp Orchid Exhibition. Provided by Shinan County

Sinan County in South Jeolla Province will host a nationwide exhibition to showcase the excellence of native orchids.

Sinan County announced that it will hold the "2026 National Shrimp Orchid Contest" from April 17 to 19 at the Yellow Sea Exchange Museum and the 1004 Island Bonsai Garden.

This event is the largest native orchid exhibition in Korea, bringing together a wide variety of shrimp orchid cultivars in one place. Enthusiasts, growers, and related organizations from across the country will participate and present high-quality works.

This year, in particular, the event will award the highest honor, the “National Assembly Speaker’s Prize,” which is expected to further elevate the prestige and authority of the contest. The prize will be given to the most outstanding entry based on a comprehensive evaluation of artistry, flower form, color, completeness, and rarity.

During the event, more than 500 shrimp orchid specimens produced and managed by the Sinan County Agricultural Technology Center will be exhibited along with the contest entries. In addition, a variety of side events such as the opening and awards ceremonies, an exhibition of shrimp orchid-based products, and a marketplace featuring participating growers will offer visitors a wealth of attractions and hands-on experiences.

The county aims to expand the industry base by connecting exhibition with distribution and commercialization of shrimp orchids, thereby strengthening their competitiveness as a local specialty crop.

A county official said, "With the awarding of the National Assembly Speaker’s Prize, the National Shrimp Orchid Contest will establish itself as the leading native orchid event in Korea," adding, "We plan to pursue both preservation and industrialization to help increase local farmers’ incomes."

Meanwhile, individuals and organizations wishing to participate can submit their entries according to the schedule. For further information, please contact Sinan County or the Shrimp Orchid Research Association.

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