o Various events such as making lavender flower pots/ rice cake, harvesting potatoes 

Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services announced on June 15 that it would sponsor a traditional agricultural theme village event with consumers from the province on June 17. 

This event is intended to strengthen the bond between different members of the community through educating the public about the importance of agriculture. It will widen the understanding on the farming culture and encourage the harmonious coexistence of people from cities and countryside. 

The province invites 40 residents from condominium buildings in Tae-ahn, Hwaseong-Shi to the traditional agricultural theme village in Mirinae, Misan-ri, Yangseong-myeon, Ahnseong-Shi. The event will feature various experience-oriented programs such as visiting castle remains, making lavender flower pot/ rice cake, and harvesting potatoes. 

Director of Profit Technology Deparment Kim Gyeong-bae is in charge of this event. He stated, “We are trying to develop many theme villages of the same sort at Gunryang-ri in Daeweol-myeon, Jachae Mortar Village in Icheon, Yodang-ri Gingko Village in Yangkam Hwaseong, Mirinae Misan-ri Castle Ruin Village in Yangseong Ahnseong, and at Hwajeong Spring Village in Yongmun, Yangpyeong.” 

He requested the public, “To visit traditional agricultural theme villages where you can learn about Korea’s farming tradition instead of heading towards overcrowded beaches in the summer vacation time.”