Opening of the 2024 International Horticulture Goyang Korea “A Colorful Festival Featuring Flowers from Around the World”

GOYANG, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#2024IHG—The Goyang International Flower Foundation (Chairman Dong Hwan Lee) held the splendid opening ceremony of the 2024 International Horticulture Goyang Korea.

This year’s festival features indoor and outdoor exhibitions related to horticulture, Goyang International Flower Awards, the Flower Market, and many more. The event site, which spanned 155,000 ㎡ last year, has expanded to 240,000 ㎡ with the addition of the Spectacular Musical Fountain and Rose Garden.

Under the theme of “Flower in the Earth,” the festival will be held in a car-free environment as part of the city’s ESG initiative. Visitors can enjoy nine themed gardens, including the humpback whale sculpture covered in flowers, the Garden of Circulation, and the Waterside Garden. Visitors can also engage in a variety of programs like riding a flower hydrocycle, making flowers, and more.

Chairman Dong Hwan Lee said in his speech at the opening ceremony, “This year’s festival will be an opportunity to discover the possibility of the horticulture industry Goyang holds and to raise the brand value of our city.” He continued, “We hope everyone will enjoy beautiful spring with their families, loved ones, and friends while building happy memories.”

The 2024 International Horticulture Goyang Korea will last for 17 days from Fri, Apr. 26 to Sun, May 12 themed on “Flower in the Earth” at Ilsan Lake Park. Everyone is free to participate in a wide range of programs and events, including posting Instagram Reels and photos, sharing a perfect spot to enjoy spring flowers, and leaving comments before visiting the festival.

Contacts

Goyang International Flower Foundation

Kim Yei Ji

art4yj@flower.or.kr