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The 2026 Youth Yanggu Gomchwi Festival, the representative spring festival of Yanggu County, Gangwon Province, will be held for four days from May 2 to May 5 at the Yanggu Leports Park and surrounding areas.

Poster for the 2026 Youth Yanggu Gomchwi Festival. Provided by Yanggu County

Celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year with the slogan "Royal Gomchwi," the Yanggu Gomchwi Festival has prepared a variety of programs to provide a delightful experience for visitors coming to enjoy gomchwi, the "king of spring greens." In particular, this year's festival aims to promote a sustainable, eco-friendly event by reducing the use of disposable products on-site and continuing the use of reusable containers, thereby further spreading eco-friendly festival culture.

Last year, Yanggu County set a record for the highest number of visitors ever at all three of its major regional festivals, including the Gomchwi Festival, solidifying its status as a leading local event. Accordingly, this year's festival is expected to build on that success with even more diverse programs and activities.

The festival will feature a wide range of hands-on programs for children and families. The "Catch! Tinyping" popup playground will offer a kids' zone combining arcade games, activity zones, and DIY experiences. The kids' adventure zone will run ongoing programs in which children can participate directly, such as a mobile zoo, air bounce, and making gomchwi kits.

On May 3, the "Mini Force Sing-Along Show" will be held, and on Children's Day, May 5, the "Catch! Tinyping Sing-Along Show" and the family children's song contest, "Gomirang PlayGo! SingGo! EnjoyGo!" will take place, creating special memories for families visiting the festival.

A wide array of food and hands-on experiences featuring gomchwi, Yanggu's signature local specialty, will also be available. Visitors can try making gomchwi pesto pizza and ice cream themselves, participate in gomchwi rice cake pounding and ssam tasting events, and enjoy other programs designed to stimulate all five senses. Premium gomchwi Makgeolli will also be available for purchase, offering visitors a unique culinary experience.

The festival will also be filled with vibrant evening performances. On the opening day, May 2, an MBC radio live broadcast featuring Choi Sooho and Kim Davi will take place. On May 3, DJ DOC and Park Dahae will headline the "Youth Yanggu Concert." On May 4, the "Royal Gomchwi Concert" will feature Jang Yoonjeong and Kim Hongnam, while on May 5, Okdal (Oksang Dalbit) will perform at a special family concert for Children's Day, further elevating the festival atmosphere.

Tourists at the Youth Yanggu Gomchwi Festival on May 4, 2025. Provided by Yanggu County.

In addition, a "Royal Healing Zone," which requires advance reservations and allows visitors to relax in nature, will be operated. Various programs and souvenir giveaway events will also be held to foster greater interaction with visitors, including SNS certification events and surveys.

Choi Jinhee, Secretary General of the Yanggu Cultural Foundation, stated, "We are preparing a variety of programs for all generations to enjoy the Yanggu Gomchwi Festival and the warmth of spring," adding, "I hope everyone—families, friends, and couples alike—can create special memories at this festival while enjoying the aroma of gomchwi."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.