The autumn festival in Inje, Gangwon Province, continues with walking, jazz, and rural experiences following the flower and local culture events held earlier this month. Over the next two weekends, various activities will take place throughout the region.
According to Inje County on October 22, the 9th Inje Cheonri Walking Festival will be held on October 24-25, along with the 4th Gwandaeri Jazz Festival on October 24. The 14th Hachuri Village Dorikae Festival will take place from October 31 to November 1.
This month, Inje has hosted a series of tourism festivals and community participation events. The Inje Autumn Flower Festival, which opened on September 24 at the Yongdae Tourist Site, was originally scheduled to end on October 11 but was extended by a week to October 18 due to the blooming of chrysanthemums and other flowers.
From October 16 to 18, the 44th Hapgang Cultural Festival and a cultural and sports event for military personnel were held. Following that, the 12th Lifelong Learning Expo took place on October 17-18, along with a health experience event on October 18, showcasing traditional culture, performances, and health activities.
The remaining events will take place along paths, lakes, and mountain villages, expanding options for autumn outings with walking, music, and traditional rural culture experiences.
The walking festival, organized by the Inje Cheonri Association, will feature different routes over the two days. On October 24, participants will walk the 18.8 km 'Seorak Majubogil' route from Manhae Village to Seohung-ri, leading to Wonheung. On October 25, the 13.1 km 'Hankyeong-ganeun-gil' route will take walkers from Wonheung to Hankyeong Mountain Fortress.
The jazz festival will kick off at 3 p.m. on October 24 at the Soyang Lake area in Gwandaeri. Performers including Sowatnolla, Harim, Batchwork Road, Artlu, Silly Tomatoes & Momo will take the stage, continuing until the evening.
A special dinner prepared by Chef Kim Hyung-kyu, the village head of Gwandaeri, will also be part of the program, combining music and food against the backdrop of Soyang Lake. Details regarding ticket reservations and dining options can be found through the event organizers.
During the last weekend of this month, Hachuri Village will transform into a traditional rural culture experience venue. The Dorikae Festival, held over two days starting October 31, will focus on the village's representative crops and harvest culture.
On the first day, residents will participate in traditional threshing games, reenacting old farming processes such as threshing, winnowing, and rice cake pounding. Visitors can also enjoy a threshing competition, rubber shoe throwing, and fishing games, along with cultural performances, food stalls, and photo exhibitions.
All these events share a common theme of utilizing local resources for experiential activities. The walking festival connects villages, the jazz festival highlights the lake scenery and cuisine, and the Hachuri festival emphasizes the cultivation of grains and the lifestyle of residents. This provides opportunities for visitors to explore different areas of the region.
The county expects these ongoing events to attract visitors during the autumn season, boost the local economy, and invigorate rural communities.
Inje County Tourism Director Lee Myung-kyu stated, “We hope that visitors will come to Inje with family and friends during the remaining weekends in October to enjoy the autumn atmosphere and create special memories.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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