Chuncheon City: Festival Spirit Remains High Despite Rain at Chuncheon Makguksu Dakgalbi Festival
Enhanced Staffing and Facilities Improve Visitor Experience, Establishing a Family-Friendly Event
Huh Gak's Performance and Festival Without Trot Receive Praise... Evolving into a Citizen-Centered Festival
As the 2025 Chuncheon Makguksu Dakgalbi Festival reaches its halfway point, excitement among citizens and tourists continues to grow.
On the 17th, the opening ceremony performance of the Chuncheon Makguksu Dakgalbi Festival took place. Provided by Chuncheon City
The festival is drawing long lines of visitors eager to taste Chuncheon's signature dishes, Dakgalbi and Makguksu. On the 17th, popular mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang visited the festival, enjoying Chuncheon Makguksu and Dakgalbi while filming, capturing the attention of many attendees.
That evening, the All-Generations Choir Festival, Deokho Band, and Yang Hayoung Band took the stage, followed by singer Huh Gak, who delivered a passionate performance that brought the festival atmosphere to its peak. Despite the rain, performances by citizens and local artists continued, attracting audiences throughout the night.
In response to the increasing number of visitors, the city has deployed additional staff and installed around 100 new tables to improve convenience. This has resolved seating shortages and boosted visitor satisfaction. Furthermore, the festival is operating as a 'car-free event' along the Gongjicheon riverside, creating a more relaxed and pleasant environment.
This year, participation by seniors has been particularly notable. Thanks to the flat, easily accessible layout of the Gongjicheon area and enhanced guidance staff, satisfaction among elderly attendees has greatly improved. The 'Green Adventure' nature-friendly experience zone, where children and seniors can enjoy activities together-such as building with wooden blocks and playing in the timber playground-has also received an enthusiastic response for its intergenerational programs.
Popular mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang visited the site on the 17th, enjoying Chuncheon Makguksu and Dakgalbi while filming. Provided by Chuncheon City
In the 'LOCAL EAT Zone,' the 'Farmer's Market' featuring 24 local farms is thriving. Seasonal produce sales and family-friendly events are contributing to the revitalization of the local economy.
This year's festival is being praised for its evolution into a 'citizen-centered festival,' with stages focusing on local artists and brands instead of traditional trot performances. Spaces such as the Food Tech Zone, International Pavilion, and Lake Garden Pavilion are attracting large crowds daily with diverse exhibitions and hands-on experiences.
One citizen who attended the festival said, "It has truly become a local gourmet festival that everyone from children to seniors can enjoy. With reasonable prices, delicious food, and plenty of fun, I definitely want to come back again next year."
For the remainder of the festival, the city plans to meticulously manage visitor flow and expand rest areas and sanitation facilities to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all.
Citizens are enjoying the Chuncheon Makguksu Dakgalbi Festival on the 17th. Provided by Chuncheon City
An official from Chuncheon City stated, "We are further solidifying the taste and identity of Chuncheon. We aim to enhance the festival's quality as a true Chuncheon-style gourmet event where generations come together in the heart of the city."
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