The Agricultural Festival in Damyang County, Gwangju, was held joyfully and successfully.
On November 11, over 1,500 residents participated in the event at the Damyang Comprehensive Gymnasium to celebrate 'Farmers' Day' and enjoy the fruits of the year's harvest.
The festival began with a pre-show featuring traditional drumming and trot music, followed by awards for contributions to agricultural development, a reading of the Farmers' Charter, and a donation ceremony for hometown love contributions.
Notably, the commemorative event themed 'The Dream of Geumsung Mountain Fortress in 1894! Blooming into the Year of Basic Income for Rural Areas in 2026!' captured the attention of participants, expressing farmers' hopes for the introduction of basic income in rural areas.
The second part of the event featured a talent show by farmers from various towns and a congratulatory performance by invited singers.
This was a time for farmers who have worked hard throughout the year to come together.
Fifteen individuals who contributed to agricultural development received awards from the county mayor, members of the National Assembly, and the chairperson of the county council. Four individuals who contributed to the development of the Agricultural Council were also presented with plaques of appreciation.
The event, held to commemorate Farmers' Day, was organized by the Damyang County Agricultural Council and attended by County Mayor Park Jong-won, Chairperson of the Damyang County Council Jang Myung-young, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City Council member Kim Myung-woo, local agricultural cooperative leaders, heads of agricultural-related organizations, and over 1,500 farmers.
County Mayor Park Jong-won expressed his gratitude and respect to farmers, stating, 'Despite difficult conditions such as climate change and a declining rural population, I deeply appreciate and respect the farmers who have protected our agriculture. We will continue to support farmers so they can carry out their agricultural activities stably.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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