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Jinan-gun, Jinan Red Ginseng Festival will be held in the northern part of Maisan Mountain for three days starting on the 18th.
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Jinan-gun, Jinan Red Ginseng Festival will be held in the northern part of Maisan Mountain for three days starting on the 18th.

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Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, announced that it will hold the Jinan Red Ginseng Festival for three days starting on the 18th in the northern part of Maisan Mountain with the slogan, ‘Investigate the charm of red ginseng!’ The festival consists of red ginseng-themed food, experiences, games, and local cultural contents, and various programs such as red ginseng master classes, red ginseng tteokbokki sharing, and a trot festival are prepared.

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Jinan-gun holds a local festival with the theme of red ginseng every year to promote local specialties and revitalize tourism.

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Jinan-gun announced on the 15th that the Jinan Red Ginseng Festival will be held in the northern part of Maisan Mountain for three days starting on the 18th.

The festival consists of food, experiences, games, and local cultural contents centered around red ginseng with the slogan, ‘Investigate the charm of red ginseng!’

Visitors can enjoy red ginseng master classes, Sangolae red ginseng table, red ginseng radish making, red ginseng power zone, red ginseng tteokbokki sharing, and Jinan red ginseng bingo.

Opening and closing performances during the festival, Catch! There will be a Tiniping Singer Show, Red Ginseng Energy Play Dance, K-Pop Dance Performance, and Daedong Parade.

Local residents present experiences and content that take advantage of the unique characteristics of the village, conveying the hidden charm and vitality of the local community.

In addition, events with the theme of red ginseng and health, such as the Maisan health walk and red ginseng barbecue, will be held.

On the eve of the opening day, a night market and falling flower festival will be held in Jinan-eup.

The Trot Festival will be held at 5pm on the 20th, the last day of the festival.

County Governor Jeon Chun-seong said, “We have prepared a product made with red ginseng to suit the tastes of various generations,” adding, “I hope you can experience the beauty of Maisan Mountain and the charm of healthy Jinan red ginseng.”

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