2018 Yeongju Punggi Ginseng Festival

  • 6 years ago
2018영주풍기인삼축제 개막...28일까지 열려

A grand ginseng festival is up and running in Yeongju City, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province.
More than five thousand people attended the opening ceremony for the ( )Yeongju Punggi Ginseng Festival.
It included a parade that honored Ju Se-bung..., credited as the first person to harvest ginseng in Korea.
Visitors can not only learn the history of the region.
There are hands-on activities like digging and carving the precious roots, as well as making ginseng drinks.
You can also buy fresh ginseng at much cheaper prices than normal during the ginseng auctions.
The festival runs until October 28th.

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