Hampyeong-gun Prepares Steadily to Host the National Chrysanthemum Exhibition Halted Due to COVID-19

Kindness Training for Festival Volunteers to Ensure Successful Event

[Hampyeong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The National Chrysanthemum Festival, Hampyeong's representative festival that was halted due to COVID-19, is stepping up preparations ahead of its opening.

Hampyeong County, Jeollanam-do announced on the 18th that it conducted kindness training for festival volunteers to ensure the successful hosting of the '2021 Korea National Chrysanthemum Festival.'

The training held at the Hampyeong Expo Park Theme Video Hall began with an encouragement speech by County Governor Lee Sang-ik, followed by kindness training, explanations of the festival operation status and programs, and guidance on activity procedures.

In particular, invited instructor Park Ji-ae conducted kindness capacity-building training under the theme 'When You Are Kind, Everyone Is Happy,' receiving great responses from the volunteers.

Governor Lee Sang-ik said, "Since the National Chrysanthemum Festival, which was suspended due to COVID-19, is welcoming tourists and residents again after a long time, I ask the volunteers to carry out their activities with kindness and smiles."

Meanwhile, at the National Chrysanthemum Festival, which will be held for 17 days starting next month on the 5th, about 650 volunteers will operate and support a total of six programs including the County Art Museum and the Nature Ecology Center, and carry out volunteer activities to maintain festival order.