Inje County Marketing Center to Host "Walking Concert in the Korean Nutmeg Forest" on November 29

Celebrating the Opening of the 6,500-Tree Korean Nutmeg Forest Trail in Namjeon-ri, Nam-myeon
A Variety of Events Including Forest Walks, Rock Concerts, and Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Inje County Marketing Center in Gangwon Province will host the "Walking Concert in the Korean Nutmeg Forest" on November 29 in the Namjeon-ri area of Nam-myeon. This event aims to introduce the newly opened Korean nutmeg forest trail, which features approximately 6,500 trees, to local residents and tourists, while raising awareness about the importance of preserving the Korean nutmeg.

Walking Concert in the Korean Nutmeg Forest. Provided by Inje County

The Korean nutmeg forest trail is a collaborative project developed based on an agreement signed on November 1 last year by Inje County, the Inje National Forest Management Office of the Northern Regional Forest Service, and the non-profit organization Ribbondeers. Due to the recent climate crisis, the number of Korean nutmeg trees has sharply declined, highlighting the need to protect this native species-widely recognized as a Christmas tree-and to maintain a sustainable ecological environment.

The opening of this forest trail is considered an important opportunity to share the significance of conservation efforts and to expand the foundation for ecological tourism under these circumstances.

The event will begin with a walk along the forest trail, followed by a tree-decorating activity, an official opening ceremony, and a promotional concert centered on rock music. Various rock bands, including Crackshot, Galaxy Express, Romantic Punch, and Kim Bada, will participate and deliver vibrant performances to visitors attending the event.

The final program will feature a lighting ceremony for a large Korean nutmeg Christmas tree, organized by the Namjeon-ri village, which is expected to further boost the region's winter tourism atmosphere.

Inje County plans to use this event as an opportunity to develop the Korean nutmeg forest trail into a new tourism asset linked with village resources and the local natural environment, thereby revitalizing the regional economy and laying the foundation for its ambition to become a "city of ten million tourists."

An official from the county stated, "We will continue our efforts to promote the ecological value and conservation needs of the Korean nutmeg, while ensuring that the forest trail becomes a signature tourism resource representing Inje County."

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