Gochang-gun to Hold 'Bajirak Festival' in Hajun Village from 10th to 12th

Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do announced on the 10th that it will hold the ‘Gochang Hajun Clam Festival (Five Senses Experience Festival)’ at Hajun Fishing Village in Simwon-myeon from the 10th to the 12th.

The opening ceremony was attended by Shim Deok-seop, Governor of Gochang-gun, Lim Jeong-ho, Chairman of the Gochang County Council and council members, National Assembly member Yoon Joon-byung, and related fisheries organizations.

Gochang-gun opened the Clam Festival at Hajon Fishing Village Experience from the 10th to the 12th.
[Photo by Gochang-gun]

At the opening stage, there were congratulatory performances including the Gogo Janggu opening performance, and a bountiful catch ritual praying for the safety of local fishermen and a good harvest of Hajun clams.

This year’s Hajun Clam Festival (Five Senses Experience Festival) offered a variety of attractions and activities such as a mudflat parade, kite performance, and cooking contest.

In line with the clam festival, a direct clam market was operated so that tourists could purchase clams at affordable prices.

Governor Shim Deok-seop said, “I hope many tourists visit the Hajun Clam Festival site to taste Gochang’s premium clams, rich in flavor and nutrition, and enjoy clam digging experiences with their children in the clean Gochang mudflats, making the most of the family month of May.”

Gochang = Kim Jae-gil, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr