(Danyang=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Hyeong-woo = On the 24th, it was announced that the Danyang Garlic Festival held from the 18th to the 20th in Danyang County, North Chungcheong, generated sales of 331 million won.
At the festival held at Danyang Ecological Sports Park, Hanji-type garlic and related products were sold.
45 farms sold 11,785 kg of Hanji-type garlic on-site, recording sales of 165.3 million won.
The 'Danyang Garlic Cooperative Joint Business Corporation' sold 100 million won worth of minced garlic and processed foods.
This year, 1,480 farms in Danyang produced 2,526 tons of garlic.
Danyang County Mayor Kim Mung-geun said, "The Danyang Garlic Festival goes beyond simply selling agricultural products; it is a valuable platform for widely promoting the value of local agriculture and directly communicating with consumers." He added, "We will spare no effort in supporting the enhancement of the quality and expanding the sales channels of Danyang garlic."