Wando 'Yageum Yageum Night Market' Bustling with Over 3,000 Visitors

Local Residents and Tourists Visit... Expectations for Revitalizing Traditional Markets
'Concerns Over Lack of Food Variety' Also Raised

Wando County successfully concluded the weekend night market "Ya(夜)GeumYaGeum Hansang" held at Wando-eup Traditional Market to revitalize the local commercial district.

According to Wando County on the 3rd, "Ya(夜)GeumYaGeum Hansang" was held four times starting from the 19th of last month to promote the revitalization of the traditional market and provide entertainment and food for residents and tourists.

Jeonnam Wando-gun successfully concluded the weekend night market "Ya(夜) Geum Ya Geum Hansang" held at the traditional market in Wando-eup.
[Photo by Wando-gun]

This year’s night market is estimated to have attracted around 3,000 visitors, including the floating population. On the last day of the event, the market was bustling with locals and tourists.

In addition to the products previously sold, merchants showcased various self-developed menus such as stir-fried abalone, Wando bread, and seaweed jancheng-i bungeo-ppang (small carp-shaped bread), drawing attention. Furthermore, diverse events and content such as performances by local artists, singing contests, magic shows, and dance performances were presented, enhancing satisfaction. However, there were some regrets about the lack of variety in festival food offerings.

A resident who participated in the event said, “I think it is meaningful that an event was held to support the local market and merchants. Overall, I am satisfied, but I hope there will be more variety in food next year,” adding, “I look forward to the continued activation of events that revitalize the local traditional market.”