Icheon Ginseng Festival to be Held from Next Month 25 to 27

Offering Various Experiences and Food Related to Ginseng

The 'Icheon Ginseng Festival,' celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, will be held for three days from the 25th to the 27th of next month at the Icheon Ginseng Sales Center area in Sunam-ri, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do.

At the Icheon Ginseng Festival held last year, the mascot is promoting 6-year-old ginseng.
[Photo by Icheon City]

Under the slogan "Sharing Happiness with Icheon Ginseng, Sharing Health with Icheon Ginseng," the festival, co-hosted by the city and the Donggyeonggi Ginseng Agricultural Cooperative, offers various programs including experiences, performances, and exhibitions, where visitors can also find 6-year-old ginseng harvested in season.

On the opening day, the 25th, the ceremony and a congratulatory performance by a guest singer will take place. Festival visitors can enjoy a variety of activities beyond purchasing ginseng, such as ginseng foot baths, acupuncture with Sujichim, selecting ginseng seeds, guessing ginseng weight, face painting, and various ginseng dishes.

Kim Kyung-hee, mayor of Icheon, said, "Through the Icheon Ginseng Festival, we will further promote the charm of Icheon and contribute to revitalizing the local economy. Above all, we will prioritize safety and make thorough preparations for the festival."