Namyangju City Holds 'K-FOOD Festa' at Gungjip... Shedding New Light on the Value of Traditional Food Culture

by Lee jonggu

Published 23 Apr.2026 16:06(KST)

On April 23, Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province, announced that it held the 'K-FOOD Festa' with citizens at Gungjip in Pyeongnae-dong, organized by the Namyangju Cultural Center.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is delivering a greeting at the 'K-FOOD Festa' hosted by the Namyangju Cultural Center with citizens on the 23rd at Gungjip, Pyeongnae-dong. Provided by Namyangju City.

This event was designed to highlight the spatial significance of Gungjip, a local cultural heritage site, to reinterpret the value of traditional food culture in a modern context, and to cultivate citizens' knowledge in the humanities.

The event featured cooking demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and lectures. Kimchi master Ha Yeon Lee and wild greens master Hwa Soon Ko led cooking demonstrations and experience-based programs. Afterwards, Professor Hye Kyung Jeong of Hoseo University gave a lecture titled 'K-Food Beginning with Kimchi and Wild Greens.'

Participants learned about the wisdom of life contained in traditional foods, focusing on fermentation and seasonal ingredients, and had the opportunity to communicate and engage through hands-on experiences.

Mayor Joo Gwang-deok participating in the vegetable dish cooking experience program. Provided by Namyangju City

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, stated, "It is meaningful to share the depth of traditional food culture with citizens at Gungjip," adding, "I hope this event becomes a precious time where food, people, and culture come together."

Kim Kyungdon, President of the Namyangju Cultural Center, said, "Using this event as a stepping stone, we will continue to present professional and differentiated cultural festivals that highlight the unique characteristics of the region."

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju, delivers a greeting speech at the 'K-FOOD Festa' held with citizens, hosted by the Namyangju Cultural Center, at Gungjip in Pyeongnae-dong on the 23rd. Provided by Namyangju City

Meanwhile, the city plans to use this event as an opportunity to widely promote local cultural heritage and to enhance citizens' understanding of traditional culture and community spirit.