Okcheon Seedling Festival: A Celebration of Horticulture
🗓️ Mark your calendars! The festival will take place from March 28th to March 30th, 2025.
This is not just any festival; it is the nation’s largest seedling festival, a testament to Okcheon’s unique status as the only Seedling Industry Special Zone in the country, boasting an impressive 90 years of tradition. Visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of seedling-related programs, including the distribution of 20,000 seedlings, a "Find the Finest Seedling" competition, seedling auctions, engaging exhibitions, direct sales, and a dedicated consultation booth staffed by knowledgeable experts. The festival offers a diverse range of interactive activities, ensuring an enjoyable experience for families and individuals of all ages.
Program Highlights
The Okcheon Seedling Festival offers a comprehensive program designed to engage, educate, and entertain:
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Main Programs:
- Seedling Distribution: An impressive 20,000 seedlings will be distributed to attendees.
- Find the Finest Seedling: A competition showcasing the best seedlings.
- Seedling Expert Consultation Booth: Get your questions answered by the experts.
- Seedling Stamp Tour: A fun and engaging way to explore the festival.
- Seedling Pop-up Zone: Discover innovative seedling displays.
- Four-cut Photo Booth with Myomokdoli: Capture memories with the festival’s charming seedling mascot.
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Performance Programs:
- Opening Ceremony Celebration Performance: Kick off the festival with a vibrant show.
- Seedling Song Festival: Enjoy music centered around the theme of seedlings.
- Closing Ceremony Celebration Performance (Youth Sapling Happy Dream Concert): A grand finale focused on the younger generation.
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Side Events:
- A diverse range of performances and activities, including local artist showcases, community center programs, a dance competition, performances by company bands, a senior fashion show, singing classes, a children’s fire safety experience, and a dedicated children’s playground.
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Booths:
- A wide array of booths will be present, offering food, hands-on programs, seedling exhibitions, local agricultural products, and opportunities to learn more about the local area.
Essential Information
📍 Location: The festival will be held at 828, Iwon-ro, Iwon-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do.
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💰 Admission: The festival is free to attend.
📞 Contact: For inquiries, please call 043-730-3592.
🖥️ Website: Visit the official festival website at www.oc.go.kr.
What is Okcheon known for?
Okcheon, a county in South Korea, is known for its agricultural heritage and community spirit. The area is recognized for its fertile lands, producing high-quality crops like ginseng and persimmons. Okcheon’s focus on sustainable farming and agricultural innovation serves as a model for other regions. In addition to agriculture, Okcheon hosts cultural festivals and events that celebrate local traditions and crafts, attracting visitors nationwide. The Okcheon Seedling Festival exemplifies this, offering educational opportunities and activities that highlight the county’s commitment to its agricultural legacy.
