Gwangju Mayor Park Gwanyeol: "Expand Support to Boost Agricultural Competitiveness and Increase Farm Incomes"
Gwangju City Holds Agricultural Day Commemorative Event
About 1,000 Farmers Gather in Unity
Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province, headed by Mayor Park Gwanyeol, held the 31st Agricultural Day Commemorative Event at the plaza in front of the Jayeonchae Food Farm Center on October 30, honoring the hard work of local farmers.
Gwangju Mayor Park Gwanyeol delivers remarks at the 31st Farmers' Day celebration, held on the 30th at the plaza in front of the Jayeonchae Food Farm Center. Provided by Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province.
View original imageAbout 1,000 people attended the event, organized by the Gwangju City Agricultural Organizations Council, including Mayor Park Gwanyeol, a National Assembly member, the city council chair and members, heads of institutions and organizations, and farmers.
At the ceremony, 20 people, including those who contributed to the development of agriculture and rural communities and outstanding farmers, received commendations. Traditional folk game competitions and a farmers' talent show followed, giving attendees a chance to strengthen their bonds and foster unity.
Agricultural Day is a day to reflect on the importance of agriculture and the hard work of farmers. It is observed on November 11 because the Chinese characters for ten (十) and one (一) can be combined to form the character for soil (土).
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Mayor Park said, "Agriculture is an important foundation of the local economy, responsible for providing food for residents. I thank all the farmers who have protected agriculture and rural communities despite difficult conditions."
Gwangju City (Mayor Park Gwanyeol) is holding the 31st Farmers' Day Commemorative Event in the plaza in front of Jayeonchae Food Farm Center on the 30th. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City.
View original imageHe added, "We will expand support to strengthen the competitiveness of agriculture and increase farm household incomes so farmers can continue their farming activities with greater stability."
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