Canola Flower Scenic Zone at Daejeo Ecological Park, 21st Busan Urban Agriculture Expo to be Held in April
The '21st Busan Urban Agriculture Expo', a representative spring festival of Busan, will be held from April 3 to 6 at the canola flower scenic zone at Daejeo Ecological Park in Busan.
This year's theme is "Busan Agriculture, Healing in the City", and various exhibitions and experience programs are prepared to provide a rich experience for visitors.
The canola flower scenic zone at Daejeo Ecological Park is very suitable as an event venue. It offers a special experience where visitors can appreciate the value of agriculture alongside blooming canola flowers. With various activities prepared, it promises unforgettable memories for attendees.
History and Role of the Urban Agriculture Expo
The Busan Urban Agriculture Expo, which began in 2005 as the first of its kind in Korea, is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. This event raises awareness among citizens about the importance of agriculture in urban areas and contributes to achieving sustainable agriculture in response to climate change.
In particular, it emphasizes the symbiotic development of cities and agriculture, widely promoting concepts such as eco-friendly urban agriculture and healing agriculture. These efforts play a significant role in renewing citizens' recognition of the value of agriculture.
Diverse Exhibitions and Experience Events
This expo will feature a variety of agricultural-related exhibitions and experience programs. It will be an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy.
An exhibition space to commemorate Busan being certified as the first city in the country to join the Biophilic City Network will be established. This exhibition will feature a curated display on various themes, including ▲ Eco-friendly Intelligent Agriculture ▲ Urban Agriculture Harmonizing People and Nature ▲ Healing Agriculture for Health and Happiness ▲ Companion Agriculture with Plants ▲ Scenic Agriculture Appreciating Beautiful Nature.
In addition, a variety of participation programs where visitors can directly engage have been prepared, including ▲ Vegetable Seedling Planting ▲ Seed Planting ▲ Rice Cake Making ▲ Traditional Games ▲ Unique Experience Zones ▲ Canola Flower Maze Experience, which will offer a unique enjoyment, especially in the Canola Flower Maze at Daejeo Ecological Park.
Other special events include ▲ Tomato Salad Sharing ▲ 'Body Plant Runway Performance' ▲ Canola Flower Photo Zone ▲ O.X Quiz Contest, expected to attract visitors' interest.
Finally, competitions will also be held, such as ▲ Elementary School Urban Agriculture Drawing Contest ▲ Special Class Horticulture Contest ▲ Fresh Flower Arrangement Contest, encouraging participation from various age groups and increasing interest in urban agriculture.
Promotion of Healing Agriculture and Local Food
This year's expo focuses on
the promotion of healing agriculture and local food.
Experiences of healing agriculture will provide urban residents with psychological stability through barrier-free garden experiences, mental health assessments, healing gardens, and relaxation spots.
Additionally, a local food promotional hall will conduct various exhibitions and experience events to promote the consumption of Busan's representative agricultural products such as rice (Golden Blessing), flowers (Baekgang), and tomatoes (Salty).
Finally, live commerce featuring Busan influencers will operate to sell agricultural products in real-time.
Event Overview and Participation Method
The event will take place from April 3 (Thursday) to April 6 (Sunday), 2025. The opening ceremony is scheduled for April 3 at 2 PM. The venue will be the canola flower scenic zone within Daejeo Ecological Park in Gangseo-gu, Busan, covering an area of 442,100 square meters.
The budget for this event is set at a total of 500 million won, supported by the city of Busan. The event is organized by Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Urban Agriculture Promotion Committee, along with KNN Co., Ltd. Various agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Rural Development Administration, National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service, and the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, are sponsoring the event.
Participating organizations include agricultural associations, urban agriculture stakeholders, relevant organizations and groups, and universities operating agricultural-related departments.
Citizens wishing to participate can apply through the official website of the Busan Urban Agriculture Expo (dosinongup-busan.co.kr) starting from March 10. With various programs and activities planned, we anticipate much interest and participation.
The Future of Urban Agriculture in Busan
The Busan Urban Agriculture Expo continues to evolve every year, establishing itself as a model for urban agriculture nationwide. Last year, over 150,000 visitors participated in the event, and the satisfaction rate for experience programs reached 85%. In April, visitors can enjoy Busan's canola flowers while engaging in various activities.
Busan will continue to lead in carbon neutrality and green smart urban agriculture, pursuing various efforts to harmonize sustainable agriculture with the city. These efforts are expected to brighten the future of urban agriculture.
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