"To Inje, the Home of Dried Pollack"... 26th Yongdaeri Dried Pollack Festival Opens on the 23rd

A Dried Pollack Feast Unfolds in Yongdaeri, Inje
A Journey of Spring Flavors with Dried Pollack
"The Taste of Dried Pollack in Pristine Nature"

The savory dried pollack feast that awakens the flavors of spring will unfold in Yongdaeri, Inje County, the home of Korea's finest dried pollack.

Yongdae-ri Hwangtae Festival. Provided by Inje County

The Yongdaeri Dried Pollack Festival Promotion Committee (Chairman Lee Jonggu) announced that the 26th Yongdaeri Dried Pollack Festival will be held for three days from May 23 to 25 at the Yongdae 3-ri Yongdae Samgeori Dried Pollack Village in Buk-myeon, Inje County.

Celebrating its 26th year, this year's festival is held under the slogan "Yongdaeri, the Home of Dried Pollack: A Journey of Nature and Gastronomy," aiming to promote the outstanding quality of Yongdaeri dried pollack and offer a diverse gourmet experience amidst pristine nature.

The festival will welcome visitors with 35 exciting programs across eight categories, including official ceremonies, performances, hands-on activities, and a marketplace.

During the festival, visitors can cook various dishes such as dried pollack soup and seasoned grilled dried pollack themselves. Every morning, the "Giant Cauldron Dried Pollack Soup Free Tasting" will be a highlight, offering the deep and rich flavor of Yongdaeri dried pollack.

There will also be a variety of unique events for families to enjoy together, such as dried pollack tuho (traditional arrow-throwing game), fishing, and lucky pouch tossing.

On the opening day, May 23, popular singers including Park Jihoo, My Jin, and Jang Haon will perform celebratory concerts, and throughout the festival, there will be a variety of performances such as Nanta, busking, and a 7080s concert to create a lively atmosphere.

Additionally, visitors can shop for high-quality dried pollack at the "Dried Pollack Marketplace," and enjoy a range of experiential events including a draft beer plaza and hands-on activities with national intangible cultural heritage artisans, promising a truly fulfilling festival experience.

Lee Jonggu, Chairman of the Yongdaeri Dried Pollack Festival Promotion Committee, said, "We have carefully prepared this festival to showcase the exceptional taste and nutrition of Inje County dried pollack, which accounts for over 70% of the nation's production. We hope you will enjoy healthy cuisine in harmony with pristine nature and experience a truly unforgettable and healing spring day."

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