Hadong Seomjingang Culture Jaecheop Festival Opens in June... "Hands-On Content Enhanced"

A Stayover Festival Combining Gourmet Experiences, Relaxation, and Performances for the 10th Anniversary

The 10th Hadong Seomjingang Culture Jaecheop Festival, the representative summer festival of Hadong, Gyeongnam, will be held for three days from June 12 to 14 at Hadong Songnim and along the Seomjingang River.

On May 28, Hadong-gun announced that it had recently finalized the festival operation plan after holding a standing committee meeting of the Hadong Seomjingang Culture Jaecheop Festival Committee.

This year’s festival is themed “Hadong at Your Fingertips,” with its main content centered on the “Seomjingang Jaecheopjaebi Sontleuoeop,” a globally recognized important agricultural and fisheries heritage. In celebration of the festival’s 10th anniversary, participatory programs and hands-on experiences have been significantly expanded.

[Photo by Hadong County] The 10th Hadong Seomjingang Cultural Jaecheop Festival, Hadong, Gyeongnam's representative summer festival, will be held for three days from June 12 to 14 at Hadong Songrim and along the Seomjingang River.

The county plans to operate the festival as a stayover-type event that moves beyond simple sightseeing, allowing visitors to actively participate, stay, and fully enjoy the festivities.

During the festival, a variety of food programs featuring jaecheop will be offered. These include a jaecheop cooking contest, cooking shows by renowned chefs, and a jaecheop gourmet experience zone, all showcasing the diverse flavors and uses of Hadong jaecheop.

A wide range of hands-on programs will also be available. Family-friendly and youth-oriented activities include the Seomjingang Jaecheop Guardians Mission Game, a mini beach soccer tournament, sand therapy, singing bowl meditation, and jaecheop craft workshops.

Programs and activities for children will also be enhanced. Children’s musicals and character performances, water play events, and creative workshops are expected to attract the interest of family visitors.

The evening programs will also be plentiful, featuring a jaecheop dance festival, taekwondo performances, a chicken and beer festival, outdoor movie screenings, and a musical fountain laser show to further enliven the festival atmosphere.

The festival’s signature “Find the Golden Jaecheop!” event will increase the prize pool this year to encourage more visitor participation. Prizes will include pure gold and sets of jaecheop soup.

A festival committee official stated, “To mark the festival’s 10th anniversary, we have diversified the content and reinforced hands-on experiences. Our goal is to make this a signature Hadong festival where visitors can enjoy the charm of jaecheop and the Seomjingang River with all their senses.”

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