Gyeonggi Province announced on April 8 that the 3rd Gyeonggi Province Urban Agriculture Day Festival will be held at the provincial government's Dodamtteul plaza from April 10 to 11, featuring hands-on activities, a direct-sales market, and cultural performances centered on urban agriculture.
The event, hosted by Gyeonggi Province and organized by the Gyeonggi Agriculture and Fisheries Promotion Agency, highlights the value of urban agriculture in restoring damaged urban ecosystems and promoting emotional well-being among residents.
Urban Agriculture Day, designated as April 11, is a statutory commemorative day established to promote the public interest value of urban agriculture. An official ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. on April 11 for one hour, during which awards will be presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to urban agriculture.
The Dodamtteul venue will feature 15 hands-on experience booths, five promotional booths, and five sales booths. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a variety of activities, from making strawberry and succulent plant pots with their own hands to hydroponic cultivation, natural loofah crafting, and natural dyeing. In particular, the event is linked with the Doraemi Market, a farm-direct sales market, where approximately 50 booths will offer high-quality agricultural products and processed goods at affordable prices.
Cultural performances will add to the festive atmosphere. Acoustic music and busking performances will fill the afternoon on April 10. On April 11, nanta percussion and samulnori traditional music performances are scheduled for the morning, followed by magic shows and bubble shows in the afternoon.
"This event is a meaningful occasion for urban residents to directly experience the value of agriculture in the city," said Park Jong-min, Director General of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Life Sciences Bureau at Gyeonggi Province. "We will provide full support so that urban agriculture can spread beyond simple experiences into an everyday culture for carbon neutrality and community restoration."