Gyeongsan City Welcomes an Abundant May with Farming, Livestock, and Concerts

Gyeongsan City is ramping up efforts to boost agricultural productivity, stabilize livestock farm management, and prepare high-quality cultural performances for citizens ahead of the busy farming season and Family Month in May.

On the 27th, this year's first rice transplanting in Gyeongsan City was carried out at the farm of Shin Hocheol in Urok-ri, Jain-myeon (6 hectares).

The first rice planting of the year in Gyeongsan City took place on the 27th. Photo by Gyeongsan City

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The variety planted this time is Haedambyeo, known for its excellent taste. It is expected to contribute to increased farm income through early shipment before the Chuseok holiday.

The Gyeongsan Agricultural Technology Center has called for meticulous management during the rice transplanting period, which will continue until early June, to prevent issues such as delayed seed germination.

Director Park Juwon stated, "In Gyeongsan City, we support seedbed treatment agents and nursery soil to ensure stable rice production, and we also provide large-scale rice farming machinery and labor-saving equipment to help address the labor shortage in rural areas as the population ages."

In the livestock sector, the city will provide large-scale hay support to farms facing difficulties due to rising feed prices and currency fluctuations.

Gyeongsan City will promote the supply of hay to livestock farms in the first half of 2026. Photo by Gyeongsan City

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Starting on the 28th, the city will implement the "First Half of 2026 Hay (Bermudagrass) Support Project" for 664 local cattle farms.

This project, with a total budget of 1 billion won, will be conducted under the supervision of the Gyeongsan branch of the National Hanwoo Association.

The first round of supply will begin from April 28 to 30 at the Korea Industrial Training Institute in Namsan-myeon, with a second round to be completed in the remaining areas during May.

Notably, since its launch in 2023, this project has boasted the largest supply volume among city and county administrations in the province and has received enthusiastic support from local livestock farmers.

Cultural news that will delight the eyes and ears of citizens continues as well.

The Gyeongsan City Symphony Orchestra will hold a 'Family Month Special Concert' on May 7 at Yeungnam University Cheonma Art Center. Provided by Gyeongsan City

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The Gyeongsan City Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chung Heon, will hold a "Family Month Special Concert" at 7:30 p.m. on May 7 at the Cheonma Art Center of Yeungnam University.

This performance will feature Edel Reinklang, a crossover group and key participants from JTBC's "Phantom Singer 2," presenting a spectacular stage that spans classical music, Korean popular songs, and popera.

The first part of the concert, titled "Beautiful Harmony, Orchestra," will open with grandeur.

It will begin with the overture from Bizet's opera "Carmen," followed by Mozart's Oboe Concerto No. 1, performed in collaboration with the orchestra's principal oboist, Jung Saerom.

The finale will feature the fourth movement of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 "From the New World," delivering the orchestra's powerful energy.

The second part, under the theme "A Special Encounter, Edel Reinklang," will present familiar Italian songs such as "O Sole Mio" and "La donna e mobile," as well as well-loved Korean songs like "Never Ending Story" and "Beautiful River and Mountain," encouraging audience participation across all generations.

The concert is free for all seats, and reservations can be made through Ticketlink from 1 p.m. on April 28, with up to four tickets per person.

A Gyeongsan City official stated, "We will focus our administrative efforts not only on supporting the vitality of agriculture and livestock sites, but also on enabling citizens to enjoy cultural richness in their daily lives."

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