The 24th Damyang Bamboo Festival, held in Damyang County (in South Jeolla Province, South Korea), concluded its five-day event on May 6, drawing up to 20,000 visitors daily. With the theme 'Damyang, Immersed in Green', the festival featured night openings at Juknokwon (a bamboo garden) and showcased nighttime landscapes, enhancing tourism. International influencers and students attended, hinting at its potential to become a global festival. Visitors received coupons for local shops, boosting local businesses. Activities like a bamboo shoot-based menu competition and Children's Day family events were popular. The county focused on eco-friendly practices, tackling overpricing, and promoting reusable containers. Damyang's mayor aims to develop the festival into a world-renowned event.
