Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival (경북영주 풍기인삼축제)

Explanation

Ginseng is a well-known traditional Korean medicinal herb. The Punggi Ginseng Festival, held in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, famous for its high-quality ginseng, is a health-themed food festival centered around ginseng. The festival features health-related exhibits and offers opportunities to taste healthy ginseng dishes at the ginseng cooking exhibition. Visitors can also participate in Punggi ginseng-related interesting activities such as making Punggi ginseng wine and peeling ginseng in the traditional Korean way. The festival offers a variety of ginseng products, including fresh ginseng, original ginseng, red ginseng, and ginseng processed foods, which are all grown by local farmers in Yeongju and sold at reasonable prices. Additionally, the festival showcases local specialties and symbols such as ginseng and Yeongju apples through oil lantern displays along Namwoncheon Stream. With so many attractions, visitors are sure to have a great time at the festival.

Inquiry

Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival Organizing Committee +82-54-635-0020

Homepage

www.ginsengfestival.co.kr

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2024년 10월 05일

Event end date : 2024년 10월 13일

Venue : Punggi Insam Culture Pop-up Park

Show time : 10:00-22:00

Organizer info : Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival Organizing Committee

Contact the organizer : +82-54-635-0020

Sponsor Contacts : +82-54-639-6612

Charges (Hours) : Free

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Introduction
Ginseng is a well-known traditional Korean medicinal herb. The Punggi Ginseng Festival, held in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, famous for its high-quality ginseng, is a health-themed food festival centered around ginseng. The festival features health-related exhibits and offers opportunities to taste healthy ginseng dishes at the ginseng cooking exhibition. Visitors can also participate in Punggi ginseng-related interesting activities such as making Punggi ginseng wine and peeling ginseng in the traditional Korean way. The festival offers a variety of ginseng products, including fresh ginseng, original ginseng, red ginseng, and ginseng processed foods, which are all grown by local farmers in Yeongju and sold at reasonable prices. Additionally, the festival showcases local specialties and symbols such as ginseng and Yeongju apples through oil lantern displays along Namwoncheon Stream. With so many attractions, visitors are sure to have a great time at the festival.

Programs
- Ginseng Peeling
- Making Ginseng Wine
- Punggi Ginseng Singing Contest
- Red Ginseng King & Queen Contest