Korean mud festival

.Getting to know the South Korean Mud Festival, it turned out that it was originally for the promotion of cosmetic products. Very Unique!

.South Korea is known as a country that produces music and drama series with many fans. Not only that, South Korea also has many unique traditions and cultures. There is a Nakji culture, which is a dish in the form of an octopus eaten alive. Then there is the Hanok, a traditional house that is the hallmark of home design in South Korea.

Then, there is the mud festival which becomes an annual event in July when summer arrives. The festival, known as the Boryeong Mud Festival, has successfully attracted many foreign tourists. You can play and have fun with the various mud games available. Intrigued by the mud festival in South Korea? Come on, see the origin and development of the following ~ 1. Held for the first time in 1998, the mud festival was originally intended as a promotional event for cosmetic products made from mud

2. It is celebrated annually during the summer of July and takes place on the Daecheon beach of Boryeong City. That's why it's known as the Boryeong Mud Festival

3. The first time it was held only lasted 4 days and covered 16 programs, since the fourth festival was only extended to 7 days. Until last year, the festival had been going on for 10 days, so the visitors would be even more satisfied!

4. It turns out that the mud in Boryeong City contains many minerals that are beneficial for the health of our skin, you know! One of them prevents skin aging

5. In addition, you can use the sticky mud component to treat physical trauma with mud baths, massages or saunas. Healthy, right?

6. The mud festival is open to everyone regardless of age, nationality and language. The goal is that people realize that everyone has the same degree. Very meaningful, huh ~

7. The tourists who come are not only served with various mud games, but also various contests, parades to music concerts

8. The number of tourists from abroad who take part in the mud festival, makes Boryeong's identity known as the capital of mud and a global marine tourism city

9. After attracting many foreign tourists, the mud festival was chosen as the best festival in Korea in 2006-2008 by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Then in 2011 it was designated as the honorary representative festival of the Republic of Korea. Cool, huh ~

10. The closing ceremony is the most visited event of the mud festival. Apart from being the highlight of the event, there are also Kpop concerts. Musicians like Day6, NCT Dream, and IU have participated in this mud festival ~

.Wow, it turns out quite long, yes, this mud festival trip in South Korea. From what was originally intended as a promotional material to become the best festival most visited by tourists. Apart from music and drama series, the traditions and culture in South Korea are no less cool, huh ~