Changnyeong Nakdonggang Rapeseed Flower Festival
🗓️ Festival Dates: 2025.04.18 ~ 2025.04.20
The Changnyeong Nakdonggang Rapeseed Flower Festival invites visitors to experience the remarkable natural beauty of Changnyeong-gun’s Namji-eup Nakdonggang rapeseed field. Spanning an impressive 110 hectares (approximately 330,000 pyeong), this location represents the largest single area dedicated to rapeseed cultivation in South Korea, presenting a truly picturesque landscape that harmonizes beautifully with the scenic backdrop of the Nakdong River. The fields, often alive with the gentle hum of butterflies and bees, serve as the stage for this annual event.
Operating under the theme "the meeting of nature and people," the festival aims to showcase the stunning visuals of the Nakdonggang rapeseed fields to a national audience. It is conceived as an event where both tourists and local residents can come together and find enjoyment. Since its inception with the first festival held in 2006, it has successfully established itself as a representative cultural celebration for Changnyeong-gun, an area recognized for its rich history and ecological significance.
Attendees can expect a diverse array of attractions and activities designed to entertain visitors of all ages. The schedule includes various local cultural performances, a formal opening ceremony performance, the thrilling Black Eagles Air Show, engaging rapeseed flower orienteering challenges, numerous exhibitions, hands-on experiential events, and promotional activities, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Festival Programming Highlights
1. Main Programs:
The core schedule features several prominent events, including:
- The Changnyeong Farmer Ajimae Selection Contest
- An official Opening Performance to kick off the festivities
- The spectacular Black Eagles Air Show
- Rapeseed Flower Orienteering, combining navigation with appreciation of the scenery
- The Rapeseed Youth Song Festival, showcasing young talent
- Entertaining performances by the Dongchun Circus Troupe
- A Closing Performance to conclude the event
2. Sub-programs:
Complementing the main events are additional activities that offer cultural insights and community engagement:
- A demonstration of the traditional Yeongsan Soemeoridaegi
- The Changnyeong Namji Gaebiri Walking Competition
- Casual Youth Busking performances
- An Art Contest for creative participants
3. Consumer Participation Programs:
Visitors are encouraged to actively participate through various offerings:
- A Photo Zone Stamp Tour for exploring scenic spots
- A dedicated Children’s Playground
- Numerous Experience Booths offering diverse activities
- Opportunities for Craft Experiences
- A Free Photo Printing service to capture memories
Visitor Information
📍 Address: 177 Namji Riverside Road, Namji-eup, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
🛏️ Accommodation near the event
💰 Fee: Admission to the festival grounds and viewing the flowers is Free. (Note: Some specific hands-on activities or booths may involve separate participation fees).
📞 Contact: For inquiries, please call 055-530-1521.
🖥️ Homepage: Visit the official website for more details: www.cng.go.kr
What is rapeseed?
Rapeseed is a yellow flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family, which includes mustard and cabbage. It is mainly cultivated for its seeds, used to produce rapeseed oil, a common vegetable oil globally. The plant grows well in temperate climates and is notable for its bright fields during the blooming season. Rapeseed is valuable in agriculture for crop rotation, enhancing soil health and managing pest cycles. Its flowers provide nectar for bees, supporting local biodiversity. The Changnyeong Nakdonggang Rapeseed Flower Festival in Korea highlights the plant’s beauty and importance, allowing visitors to experience the country’s largest rapeseed field.
