As fall deepens, Jeonnam welcomes tourists with various fall festivals that may heal the body and mind of city residents who’re bored with life.
The colourful festivals held here and there make you are feeling the atmosphere of fall. Each festival has its own unique characteristics, so you’ll be able to enjoy it more efficiently by selecting a route for every region.
Color autumn with Hampyeong chrysanthemums… ‘National Battle of Korea’
The Korea National Flower Festival held in Hampyeong is the most important chrysanthemum festival in Korea.
At this festival, which runs from October 18 to November 3, implausible chrysanthemum sculptures comparable to an enormous chrysanthemum tree, a nine-story pagoda, a bell gate, and a magic castle will catch the eyes of tourists.
With the addition of assorted chrysanthemum bonsai works, you’ll be able to fully benefit from the autumn atmosphere full of chrysanthemums.
There are also various experiences that each one age groups can enjoy, including an exhibition of youngsters’s favorite character chrysanthemum works, display and sale of eco-friendly agricultural products, an animal forest photo zone, and traditional folk play experiences.
The cultural and artistic performances that happen together with this offer a special experience to tourists who benefit from the atmosphere of fall.
‘Autumn Flower Festival’ with Hwasun Dolmen
The Hwasun Dolmen Fall Flower Festival shall be held on the Hwasun Dolmen Historic Site (Hyosan-ri, Dogok-myeon, Daesin-ri, Chunyang-myeon) from October 18 to November 3.
Various autumn flowers comparable to chrysanthemums, cosmos, and sunflowers bloom on the dolmen site, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and the long history and splendor of autumn come together.
68 varieties of sculptures, including chrysanthemum works and Pingmae Rock flower sculptures, placed throughout the festival site, provide unique attractions to visitors.
Particularly, Hwasun Mirim (outdoor cafe) and a dolmen bookstore were moreover operated throughout the dolmen ruins site, making a space where modern people can leave behind their busy day by day lives and luxuriate in nature leisurely.
You may benefit from the festival even at night, so it’s great to remain for a very long time and feel fall within the quiet atmosphere of the autumn night.
A feast of reeds stuffed with emotion… ‘Gangjin Bay Dancing Reed Festival’
The Gangjin Bay Dancing Reed Festival, held at Gangjin Bay Ecological Park from October 26 to November 3, presents an emotional autumn.
Gangjin Bay Ecological Park, where the Tamjin River and Gangjin Bay meet, is a treasure trove of nature wealthy in ecological diversity, and 1000’s of whooper swans visit here yearly.
With the free bicycle rental service, you’ll be able to enjoy fall while riding through the sunset-colored reed fields.
In the course of the festival, there shall be a wide range of programs that families can enjoy, including kid’s musicals, bubble magic shows, cotton candy shows, and fall music tour busking.
Let’s immerse ourselves within the emotions of fall by making special memories in an ecological park where reeds and fall flowers, cosmos, are in full bloom.
‘Haenam Handsome Festival’ where taste and magnificence come together
The Haenam Handsome Man Festival shall be held in the realm of ​​Duryunsan Provincial Park in Samsan-myeon, Haenam-gun from November 1 to November 3.
This 12 months’s theme is ‘Deep within the Taste of Haenam’, and an event shall be held featuring Haenam’s representative agricultural products and food.
On the opening day, the first, the Haenam Agricultural and Marine Products Parade shall be held with residents from 14 towns and villages in Haenam and foreign participants, heightening the festival atmosphere.
The theme hall is decorated with sweet potatoes, a premium agricultural product from Haenam, and exhibits and experience programs with the theme of sweet potatoes are held.
Various culinary events, comparable to sweet potato bread making experience and kimchi mixing experience, are provided, providing tourists with the chance to experience the taste of Haenam.
A lifelong learning festival for kids and various food events shall be added, making it an ideal festival for fall outings.
Jeonnam’s fall festival, which mixes the atmosphere of fall and various experiences, provides special memories to tourists. Let’s go on a fall trip by making the most of the unique charm of every festival.
Reporter Yang Jun-seok kailas21@aitimes.com
