The 31st Namdo Food Culture Festival will take place from October 23 to 25 at the Yeongsan River Garden in Naju, showcasing the representative foods and culinary culture of Gwangju, South Jeolla Province.
According to the Gwangju Metropolitan City on October 22, this year's festival, themed "A Unified Special City with the Taste of Namdo," will feature a variety of programs, including a celebrity chef dinner show, cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, and tastings of local specialties.
The opening ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on October 23, followed by a special dinner show titled "Naju's Kitchen" at 7 p.m., featuring Master Chef Ahn Yoo-sung and chefs from the French Master Chefs Association (MCF).
On October 24, Monk Jeonggwan and Chef Cheon Sang-hyun will host dinner shows at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively, presenting dishes made with temple food and local ingredients.
The "Taste of Namdo" section will introduce representative foods and culinary traditions from 27 cities and counties in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province, divided into five regions.
The "Namdo Master Chefs' Table" will showcase the cooking processes of 12 culinary masters, allowing attendees to sample their signature dishes.
In addition to food, the festival will offer a range of activities, including cooking classes, puppet shows, kite flying, horseback riding experiences, balloon art, and wish boat launching on the Yeongsan River.
Food will be available at themed pavilions, master chef areas, exhibition halls, and sales areas for snacks, desserts, and local specialties.
Omi-kyung, head of the tourism policy division at Gwangju Metropolitan City, stated, "From special dishes by star chefs and Namdo culinary masters to family-friendly experiences, there is something for everyone. We hope visitors enjoy the taste and beauty of Namdo at the Yeongsan River Garden."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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