Namwon Chunhyang Festival, 'Love story is colored with Namwon'(June 12~17)
Namwon Chunhyang Festival, 'Love story is colored with Namwon which was postponed due to the disaster of Sinking of the MV Sewol, come to an end today. It could have been cancelled on account of Sinking of the MV Sewol, but Chunhyang Festival that reached their 84th anniversary opened one month later.
Performance for celebration in the first part of its first day is started with admiring the souls of victims of Sinking of the MV Sewol. This festival was chosen as 2014 Representative Performance Art Festival by Ministry of Culture, so it arranged art performances such as opera gala show, Chunhyangjeon which is Korean traditional opera, and Chunhyangga sung in duet to attract audiences.
Although Highlight of this festival is carried out from 12th to 17th is absolutely Miss Chunhyang Beauty Pageant, it provokes controversy every year. The organizers and audiences should not forget that Chunhyang Festival is for honoring Chunhyang's noble mind of love. Every event in Chunhyang Fesitival is proceeded at Namwon Gwanghallu, it is opened for free in the duration of the festival. Also, In this period, specialties of Imsil and Namwon were sold and there were the places for experiencing crafts, food items marketplace and auto camping place in Yocheon riverside, so families can enjoy this festival and camping. Although I live in where that's not too far from Namwon, I couldn't go to there in duration of the festival. Especially, there were so many various exciting programs this year. But I've already missed it, so I really want and decided to visit Namwon next year. This traditional festival has been lasted for a long time. And I want it to be developed to a good festival that everyone wants to come every year!
Namwon is not the place just for Chunhyang Festival but also for a variety of festivals and attractions. The simplest explanation is that there are Herb Festival opened in Herb Valley, Royal Azaleas of Baraebong Peak Festival apart from Gwanghallu. Unfortunately, Royal Azaleas of Baraebong Peak Festival is at term, but various herbs are waiting for a number of people’s visit now in season in Herb Valley. I went to Herb Valley two times, and it was decorated charmingly for families to hang out, take pictures and have a rest. Two years ago, It was impressive and memorable that I passed a red flower (like poppy) garden on the road of Herb Valley. I think it is a good idea to soothe inconvenience that you could not see Chunhyang Festival by visiting Herb Valley before the end of June, confirming whether the flower garden exists or not. 
I recommend you to make your mouth be pleasant by eating famous food ‘chueotang’ in Namwon, if you satisfied your eyes with attractions. I desire to introduce just one famous restaurant, but chueotang in all restaurants where I have been to was tasty. By the way, it is a trap that I enjoy every food.
I become happy when I think about many delicious food as well as Chunhyang Festival. Today is the last day of the festival, and there will be a recording of a famous TV program 'Singing Contest all around the country'. I'm getting sweet smile automatically when I think about the program's MC, Mr. Song (Hae Song) who is always smiling and saying 'Singing Contest all around the country~!’.
Today, I hope you spend a day filled with smile and happiness in your minds like Miss Chunhyang and Mr. Song’s benevolent smile.
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