Closing on the 7th, 630,000 Visitors Accumulated Over 5 Days
On the 7th, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 8th that the 2023 New Bamboo Festival, held for the first time in four years under the theme "Let's Go into the Bamboo Forest!", successfully concluded.
Despite the continuous heavy rain during the drought making it difficult for visitors to come, 630,000 people filled various parts of the festival venue over five days, making the bad weather seem insignificant.
Starting with KBS National Singing Contest on the 2nd, the Damyang Bamboo Festival, held from the 3rd to the 7th, captivated the hearts of the MZ generation and couples with nighttime landscape lighting throughout the festival grounds and photo zones where visitors could feel the atmosphere of bamboo.
Additionally, the bamboo children's playground, bamboo-made canoes, raft rides, and bamboo slingshot shooting where visitors receive souvenirs if they hit all the targets offered diverse bamboo-related experiences and events, creating joyful memories for family tourists.
In particular, tens of thousands filled Chuseong Stadium to watch the MBC Gayo Best performance held at Dambit Music Hall on the opening day, creating a spectacular scene.
Youth from all over the country visited Damyang to participate in the first-ever Dambit Youth Talent Festival this year, engaging in passionate competitions.
Moreover, through booths selling agricultural specialty products, live commerce broadcasts, and support services for shipping fees, the festival enhanced convenience for tourists and generated real income for local residents.
Furthermore, despite the rain, humorous street performances by bamboo peddlers and the "Great Luck Jackpot" event were held throughout the festival grounds, attracting popularity among child visitors.
County Governor Lee Byeong-no said, "Although there were difficulties due to the rain that relieved the long drought, the festival safely concluded thanks to the enthusiastic support of residents and tourists," adding, "We will prepare even more fun and substantial programs next year, so please always visit the Damyang Bamboo Festival in May."
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