Anseong City Holds "Gosam Reservoir Safe Farming and Bountiful Harvest Water Release Ceremony"

Opening the Reservoir Gates Marks the Start of the Farming Season

Prayers for a Bountiful Harvest and Safe Farming

Hosted by Korea Rural Community Corporation, Attended by Over 250 Farmers

Anseong City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 10th that it held the "2026 Safe Farming and Bountiful Harvest Water Release Ceremony" at Gosam Reservoir located in Bongsan-ri, Gosam-myeon, hosted by the Korea Rural Community Corporation.

On the 10th, Anseong City held the '2026 Safe Farming and Good Harvest Water Release Ceremony' at Gosam Reservoir located in Bongsan-ri, Gosam-myeon, hosted by Korea Rural Community Corporation. Provided by Anseong City

The Water Release Ceremony marks the beginning of the farming season, as the reservoir gates are opened to supply water to the farmlands and to pray for safety and a bountiful harvest. The event began with a fusion Korean traditional music Samulnori performance, followed by official proceedings including the introduction of guests, awarding of plaques of appreciation to contributors, commemorative speeches, congratulatory remarks, and words of encouragement.

The main event featured a traditional ritual praying for a prosperous farming year and a rice cake cutting ceremony for a bountiful harvest, culminating in the highlight of the ceremony—the opening of the reservoir gates. As the emergency gate was opened, a refreshing stream of water gushed out amid fireworks, delighting and exciting the attendees.

An official from Anseong City emphasized, "Gosam Reservoir serves as a key infrastructure supporting local agriculture, playing a very significant role. With increasing climate variability such as recent droughts and heavy rainfall, it is more important than ever to secure a stable water supply and manage water resources systematically."

On the 10th, Anseong City held the "2026 Safe Farming and Bountiful Harvest Water Release Ceremony" at Gosam Reservoir located in Bongsan-ri, Gosam-myeon, hosted by the Korea Rural Community Corporation. Provided by Anseong City

Meanwhile, completed in 1963, Gosam Reservoir is a large-scale reservoir with a total storage capacity of 16,105,000 tons, providing a stable supply of agricultural water to approximately 2,970 hectares of farmland in the Anseong and Pyeongtaek areas, serving as a reliable foundation for local agriculture.

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