Annual rose festival set to open in Seoul this week

SEOUL, May 14 (AJP) - A flower festival featuring roses in full bloom is set to open in Seoul's northeastern district of Jungnang this week.

According to district officials, the annual rose festival, famous for its 5.45-kilometer flower tunnel, will begin with a walking event on Friday taking a strool along riverside trails and run through May 23.

This year's event, now in its 18th year, features some 320,000 roses across 232 varieties, lining walking trails along the Jungnangcheon Stream, one of Seoul's most popular seasonal photo spots.

The festival also offers a parade, street performances, flea markets, food booths, and hands-on activities for all ages, with newly-added programs for this year specially tailored to children, youngsters, and older visitors.

Rose trails and paths lit up at night are also expected to draw visitors with stunning evening scenery.
         

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