Cheongdo County Makes All-Out Disinfection Effort for Bansi Festival... Gyeongsan to Host Weekend Outdoor Experience Program

Disinfection Completed Throughout the Cheongdo Bansi Festival and Comedy Art Festival Grounds
Gyeongsan City to Host "Weekend Outdoor Experience Program for Families"

Cheongdo County and Gyeongsan City in North Gyeongsang Province are gearing up to welcome residents and visitors with a variety of local events this fall.

Cheongdo County has completed thorough disinfection measures to ensure a safe festival, while Gyeongsan City will host a lifelong learning event where the whole family can enjoy hands-on activities.

Cheongdo County (County Governor Park Kwonhyun) announced that it had completed intensive disinfection throughout the event grounds ahead of the successful opening of the 2026 Cheongdo Bansi Festival and Comedy Art Festival, which will run for three days from October 16 to 18.

Cheongdo County Governor Park Gwonhyeon said the county had completed intensive disinfection across the entire venue ahead of the 2026 Cheongdo Bansi Festival and Comedy Art Festival, which will run for three days starting on the 16th. Provided by Cheongdo County.

The county thoroughly disinfected the entire festival grounds, including the National Sports Center, outdoor performance venue, outdoor restrooms, and main visitor routes, so visitors can enjoy the festival in a pleasant environment without concerns about infectious diseases.

The disinfection focused on preventing the factors that could lead to pests entering the venue before the opening and strengthening hygiene management.

Cheongdo County Governor Park Kwonhyun stressed, "A successful festival is complete only when visitors and residents can enjoy it safely," adding, "We will do everything possible to ensure safety and hygiene throughout the event grounds."

Gyeongsan City (Mayor Jo Hyun-il) will hold the "2026 Weekend Outdoor Experience Program for Families" at 11 a.m. on October 17 at the outdoor performance venue in Samseonghyeon History and Culture Park, with around 300 families taking part.

Launched in 2014 as "Nam매 School," this event has continued through this year and is one of Gyeongsan City's flagship lifelong learning programs.

Gyeongsan City Mayor Jo Hyun-il will hold the 2026 Weekend Outdoor Experience School with Families on the 17th. The photo shows last year's event. Photo courtesy of Gyeongsan City.

This year, a total of 14 classes will be offered in morning and afternoon sessions, featuring popular hands-on activities for children, such as crafts, science, and cooking.

Activities include making fruit-filled glutinous rice cakes, zero-waste shampoo bars, glass art doorbells, and solar-powered cars, while additional events include a magic show, balloon art, and freshly popped popcorn.

The program drew strong interest, with 280 families registering during the advance application period, prompting an early closure. Vacant spots resulting from no-shows on the day of the event will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis through on-site registration.

Meanwhile, since being designated a lifelong learning city in 2007, Gyeongsan City has expanded a culture of lifelong learning throughout the community by offering educational programs for diverse groups, including Gyeongsan Academy, neighborhood learning centers, and lifelong learning programs for people with disabilities. The city has also received awards for three consecutive years in the North Gyeongsang Province Lifelong Education Policy Evaluation.

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