50 Days Until International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2026... 13m-Tall ‘Honcheonui’ Floral Sculpture to Debut

International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2026 to Open with a Spectacular Ceremony on April 24
Main Garden "Sigang Traveler’s Garden" Expresses the Flow of Time
A Variety of Experiences Including the Garden of Heart’s Temperature and Flower Therapy Garden

With just 50 days remaining until its opening, the International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2026 is making final preparations to transform Ilsan Lake Park with a vibrant display of floral light.

Designing Spring with Flowers and Art: 2026 Goyang International Flower Expo D-50. This year's main landmark of the expo is 'Sigang Traveler's Garden'. Provided by Goyang City.

The Goyang International Flower Foundation announced on March 5 that this year’s expo will be themed “Flowers, Coloring Time,” and will introduce a new paradigm for floriculture that goes beyond simple flower exhibitions by combining gardens and art.

The main landmark of this year’s expo is the “Sigang Traveler’s Garden.” As the representative themed garden, it is designed as a time-travel station that connects the past, present, and future through flowers. Centered around a main sculpture inspired by the traditional Korean astronomical instrument, the Honcheonui, the garden features representations of a sundial and water clock to express the flow of time. It is presented as a new form of composite floral art, combining flowers, architecture, and installation art.

In particular, a large-scale landmark structure—measuring 13 meters high and 26 meters wide—will provide visitors with an overwhelming visual experience by symbolically representing the passage of time through a rotating spherical floral sculpture (kinetic element).

The “Garden of Heart’s Temperature,” a participatory photo zone, allows individuals to record their own emotions and tendencies through flowers and colors.

This space, set against the backdrop of the lake, is designed so that visitors can select flowers and colors that match their emotions and circumstances, and capture them in photographs. Inspired by MBTI personality types, it is divided into an introverted “I” garden, where guests quietly reflect and record their feelings, and an extroverted “E” garden, where visitors actively express themselves. This allows each person to express their unique emotions and stories through flowers.

Additionally, a “Flower Therapy Garden” has been prepared for modern people in need of rest. This healing garden, themed around the mental and physical stability and healing provided by flowers and plants, offers a variety of horticultural therapy exhibitions and hands-on programs, so visitors can experience moments of rest and healing through flowers and plants.

There will also be an “Indoor Pavilion of Nations” where visitors can discover the world’s floral cultures. The indoor exhibition hall will feature national pavilions showcasing the floral cultures of more than 15 countries, including Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, South Africa, Japan, China, Thailand, and Indonesia, introducing each country’s representative flowers and floral traditions in a global exhibition space.

In the Rare Plant Pavilion, visitors will encounter rare and giant flowers seldom seen in everyday life. On display will be giant roses with stems up to 1.2 meters long, dahlias with blooms greater than 15 centimeters in diameter, giant hydrangeas, and more. The “Elsa Tulip,” with its unique ice crystal-like appearance, will also be featured.

"Designing Spring with Flowers and Art" 2026 Goyang International Flower Expo D-50. Provided by Goyang City

The Floral Exchange Pavilion will host a global floral artist exhibition with five internationally renowned floral designers leading current trends. Under the concept “Colors of Memory,” each artist will showcase works expressing the passage of time from dawn to dusk using their unique floral techniques. The expo will also feature live performances, a body flower show, and various side events, providing opportunities for visitors to interact directly with the artists on site.

Lee Changhyun, CEO of the Goyang International Expo Foundation, stated, “This year’s flower expo is being prepared with even richer content than before, not only with various flower displays but also themed gardens, art exhibitions, and hands-on programs. Currently, the creation of major themed gardens and exhibition designs is in full swing, and preparations for the opening are progressing smoothly.”

He added, “We will continue to share updates on the preparation process and diverse content, raising visitors’ expectations, and will do our utmost throughout the remaining period so that these expectations are met with satisfaction on-site.”

The International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2026 will take place from April 24 to May 10 at Ilsan Lake Park. More details can be found on the event’s official website and the foundation’s website.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.