Gwangmyeong City’s Traditional Fermented "Vinegar School" Kicks Off Successfully... Spreading Healthy Food Culture

Gwangmyeong City's Vinegar School Gains Popularity

From Makgeolli Vinegar to Fruit Vinegar

Traditional Fermentation Experiences with Citizens

Expanding a Healthy Food Community Expected

Gwangmyeong City in Gyeonggi Province is working to expand the value of traditional fermented vinegar made through natural processes and to foster a healthy food community among its citizens.

On the 14th, Gwangmyeong City held the first class of the vinegar school "Gwangmyeong, Jang(hyang) and Fermentation!" at the Right Dietary Habits Education Center, where participants systematically learn the essence of traditional fermentation. Provided by Gwangmyeong City

On the 14th, the city successfully held the first class of the vinegar school titled "Gwangmyeong, Making Jang (Fermented Sauce) and Fermentation!" at the Barun Dietary Education Center, where participants systematically learned the essence of traditional fermentation.

This program was designed to help establish proper dietary culture by sharing the traditional natural fermentation method, which requires patience rather than artificial quick techniques, with citizens.

During the first class, participants practiced making "Makgeolli Vinegar" and "Rice Makgeolli," which form the foundation of fermentation, and were taught the principles of fermentation using nuruk in depth.

Activities combined theory with practical application, including making seasonal fruit wine and vinegar, chomyilan, and traditional fermented vinegar pickles.

In particular, buoyed by the enthusiastic response from citizens who attended the first round of classes, the city immediately confirmed the launch of the "Vinegar School Second Session," which will begin on June 18. Those wishing to participate can register on the "Gwangmyeong(e)ji" website starting on the 14th.

Choi Hyemin, Acting Mayor (Vice Mayor) of Gwangmyeong City, stated, "Traditional fermented vinegar is a foundation of healthy food created by the laws of nature and science. Through the vinegar school, we will continue to provide substantial education so that participants can directly experience the value of traditional fermentation and help spread a culture of healthy eating in households."

Meanwhile, the Gwangmyeong City Public Food Service Support Center, which organized this education program, plans to continuously expand citizen participation programs to promote the excellence of Korean food culture and to raise awareness of eco-friendly, low-carbon dietary habits.

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