The Jeonnam Agricultural Museum successfully held the "East Asia Rice Culture Festa."

The Jeonnam Provincial Agricultural Museum (Director Kim Ok-gyeong) announced that the "East Asian Rice Culture Festa," a cultural exchange event that highlighted the commonalities and diversity of East Asian agricultural culture centered on rice, concluded successfully. The East Asian Rice Culture Festa, held from June 27 to December 14, was a multifaceted cultural event that received great response by viewing rice not just as simple food but as a part of daily life, culture, religion, and art. In particular, through exhibitions, performances, lectures, experiences, and competitions, the event significantly expanded the cultural enjoyment opportunities for residents and spread empathy for the value of agriculture and rural areas. The core program of the event, the "Special Exhibition of Rice Culture in East Asia," showcased the rice farming and community culture of East Asian countries including Korea, China, Japan, and Vietnam, combining artifacts, media art, and experiential ...