"Gimhae Jin Camp Reduction Festival" opens on the 31st...rich with appraisal sessions, exhibition experiences, and more
Published 2025년 10월 22일
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(Kimhae=Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Jun-young = The city of Gimhae, Gyeongnam, announced on the 22nd that the "41st Gimhae Jinyoung Persimmon Festival," themed around Jinyoung persimmons, the region's representative agricultural product, will be held from the 31st to the 2nd of next month at the Jinyoung Public Stadium.
The festival, which began in 1985 as the "Jinyoung Persimmon Festival," is the first persimmon festival in the country and the representative event of Jinyoung-eup, a persimmon distribution center.
Last year, with 50,000 visitors, it has established itself as Gimhae's representative autumn festival.
This year, the "Jinyoung Persimmon Promotional Video Contest" and the "Gossip Event" will be held to increase citizen participation.
The eight winning entries from the contest will be screened during the festival, and participants in the Gossip Event will have a chance to win prizes through a draw.
During the festival, there will be 40 programs in 10 areas including tasting, sales, exhibition, experience, and performances.
In particular, the "Jinyoung Persimmon Distribution Center History Museum" will exhibit persimmon trees with nearly 100 years of history and documentary materials, introducing the tradition and excellence of Jinyoung persimmons.
The city has set up a temporary parking lot on the land of LH School in Yeorae-ri, Jinyoung-eup, and is operating a free shuttle bus for the convenience of visitors.
A city official said, "We hope that this festival, held in the autumn atmosphere, will become a pleasant memory for both citizens and tourists" and "We will do our best for a safe and comfortable festival."
The festival, which began in 1985 as the "Jinyoung Persimmon Festival," is the first persimmon festival in the country and the representative event of Jinyoung-eup, a persimmon distribution center.
Last year, with 50,000 visitors, it has established itself as Gimhae's representative autumn festival.
This year, the "Jinyoung Persimmon Promotional Video Contest" and the "Gossip Event" will be held to increase citizen participation.
The eight winning entries from the contest will be screened during the festival, and participants in the Gossip Event will have a chance to win prizes through a draw.
During the festival, there will be 40 programs in 10 areas including tasting, sales, exhibition, experience, and performances.
In particular, the "Jinyoung Persimmon Distribution Center History Museum" will exhibit persimmon trees with nearly 100 years of history and documentary materials, introducing the tradition and excellence of Jinyoung persimmons.
The city has set up a temporary parking lot on the land of LH School in Yeorae-ri, Jinyoung-eup, and is operating a free shuttle bus for the convenience of visitors.
A city official said, "We hope that this festival, held in the autumn atmosphere, will become a pleasant memory for both citizens and tourists" and "We will do our best for a safe and comfortable festival."
Original content
(Kimhae=Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Jun-young = Gyeongnam Kimhae City announced on the 22nd that the "41st Gimhae Jinyeong Persimmon Festival," themed around Jinyeong persimmons, the region's representative agricultural product, will be held from the 31st to the 2nd of next month at the Jinyeong Public Stadium. The festival, which began in 1985 as the "Jinyeong Persimmon Festival," is the first persimmon festival in the country and the representative event of Jinyeong-eup, a persimmon cultivation area. Last year, 50,000 people visited, establishing it as Kimhae's representative autumn festival. This year, the "Jinyeong Persimmon Promotional Video Contest" and the "Gossip Event" will be held to increase citizen participation. The eight winning entries from the contest will be screened during the festival, and participants of the Gossip Event will have a chance to win prizes through a draw. During the festival, there will be 40 programs in 10 areas including tasting, sales, ...
Source: Yna
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