Uiryeong Gigang Flower Festival ... 72,000 Visitors Enjoy the Autumn Bloom Spectacle

Uiryeong, Painted with Vibrant Autumn Flowers

"2026 Uiryeong Gigang Rich Flower Festival" Attracts Thousands of Visitors Along the Nam River

Ecological Trail and Photo Zones Offer Visitors Picturesque Scenery

Events and Programs Continue Through October for Families and Friends

The "2026 Uiryeong Gigang Rich Flower Festival," which colors the Nam River waterfront with vibrant autumn blooms, has officially begun.

Uiryeong County held the opening ceremony for the "2026 Uiryeong Gigang Rich Flower Festival" on the 27th at the Hogu Gyeongbyeong Forest Riverside Park in Seongsan-ri, Jijeong-myeon. The event drew a crowd of over 5,000 residents and tourists.

Celebration Performance at Uiryeong Gigang Flower Festival.
Photo by Uiryeong-gun

Since the flower fields opened to the public on the 24th, a total of about 72,000 visitors have flocked to the festival site over four days, demonstrating the growing interest in enjoying the autumn blossoms.

The opening ceremony began with a preliminary performance, followed by singer Son Bina's donation of 5 million won to the Hometown Love Fund, welcome and congratulatory addresses, and the official opening performance.

The opening performance featured a unique stage where participants completed calligraphy and flower paintings on a large canvas to the sound of Daegeum, a traditional Korean flute. Uiryeong County Governor Oh Taewan and National Assemblyman Park Sangwoong, along with other distinguished guests, joined the performance, adding significance to the festival.

Singers Son Bina and My Jin delivered celebratory performances, further heightening the excitement of the opening ceremony.

At the festival site, iconic autumn flowers such as pink muhly, gaura, aster chrysanthemums, burning bush, pampas grass, and cosmos create picturesque scenery along the Nam River.

The ecological trail and numerous photo zones, established along the flower fields, provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the harmonious views of the Nam River and autumn blossoms. Notably, photos featuring pampas grass and gaura as backdrops are being shared on social networking services (SNS), elevating the area as a newly popular photo spot.

Scene from the Uiryeong Gigang Flower Festival.
[Photo by Uiryeong County]

Governor Oh Taewan commented, "I would like to thank all the residents and tourists who have visited Uiryeong to see the autumn flowers along the Nam River," adding, "I hope you fully enjoy Uiryeong’s beautiful autumn while walking along the flower paths with family, loved ones, and friends."

The flower fields will remain open until October 25. During this period, the ecological trail and flower photo zones are accessible at all times.

Photo printing, photo booths, children's flower playgrounds, cultural performances, and other interactive on-site programs will be available until October 11, in accordance with the schedule.

Additionally, in conjunction with the "5th Uiryeong Rich Rich Festival" to be held from October 2 to October 5, a wide variety of sights and experiences will be offered so visitors can fully enjoy both the autumn flowers and the festival.

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