Gimje Horizon Festival

Gimje, North Jeolla Province, is a city located at the heart of the Honam Plain, Korea's largest granary. Blessed with excellent water, air, and soil, it is renowned for its delicious rice. It is also known as the only place in Korea where one can enjoy a breathtaking view of the horizon. Every fall, when the Honam Plain turns golden, Gimje hosts the Gimje Horizon Festival, themed after the golden horizon where the sky and earth meet. At the center of the vast field, a giant twin dragon sculpture made of rice straw welcomes visitors. Visitors can wander around the expansive festival grounds and enjoy a variety of farming-related activities, such as harvesting rice and cooking rice in a stove. Furthermore, there are also hands-on activities like catching grasshoppers and flying kites, offering a refreshing experience for those accustomed to city life. There is also a local specialty food booth where you can taste food from representative restaurants in the area selected through the Gimje Representative Restaurant Selection Project, as well as representative dishes from towns, townships, and districts.