The 17th World Kimchi Culture Festival in Gwangju wraps up today, ending a five-day showcase of the best of Korea’s favorite condiment. This year’s theme, "The Taste of a Millennium Spreading into the World," reflects how the festival seeks wider recognition of kimchi among global citizens, while creating an opportunity for visitors to learn more about this uniquely Korean food.
Kimchi is a fermented food that can trace its roots on the peninsula back more than a thousand years. To Koreans, it is more than just an everyday foodstuff, but an important part of the eating experience. The organizing committee of the festival wants visitors to learn about the historical and cultural context of kimchi while enjoying the taste.
The festival took place in Gwangju's Jung-oe Park from October 23 to 27, and included a wide variety of programs and cultural activities, such as the Kimchi Experience Zone, where visitors were able to try their hand at making kimchi.
The festival took place in Gwangju's Jung-oe Park from October 23 to 27, and included a wide variety of programs and cultural activities, such as the Kimchi Experience Zone, where visitors were able to try their hand at making kimchi.
For more information about the festival, please visit http://kimchi.gwangju.go.kr/ (Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese)
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