Roses, Cheese and ‘Squid Game’: Festival Draws Crowds to Rural South Korea

Tens of thousands of people visited the annual rose festival at Imsil Cheese Theme Park over the weekend. The event transformed the popular tourist destination into a colorful attraction filled with blooming roses, drawing visitors from across the country.

The main highlight of the festival was a 65,000-square-meter rose garden featuring more than 180,000 roses from 150 different varieties. Visitors enjoyed walking along flower-lined pathways, exploring rose tunnels, and taking photographs near European-style decorations and displays.

The 2026 Imsil N Rose Festival offered much more than flowers. Organizers created a variety of activities designed to entertain visitors of all ages. The festival combined beautiful scenery with food, games, performances, and family-friendly attractions.

Children enjoyed pop-up stores featuring popular cartoon characters and inflatable playgrounds. Couples participated in the “Imsil N Proposal Game,” a special activity inspired by the popular Squid Game series, adding a fun and interactive element to the festival.
 

Known as South Korea’s cheese capital, Imsil County is working to become a year-round tourist destination. By combining its famous cheese industry with seasonal cultural events like the rose festival, the county hopes to attract more visitors and boost local tourism.

 

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Source : http://koreabizwire.com/roses-cheese-and-squid-game-festival-draws-crowds-to-rural-south-korea/352257

Comprehension

Where was the rose festival held?
How many roses were displayed in the festival garden?
What attractions were available for children?
What special activity was designed for couples?
How is Imsil promoting itself as a tourist destination?

Discussion

Why do flower festivals attract many visitors?
What benefits do festivals bring to local communities?
Would you like to visit a rose festival? Why or why not?
What other attractions could make a festival more enjoyable?
How can tourism help a local economy?
What is the most beautiful garden or park you have visited?
Why is it important to preserve and promote local culture?
What kind of festival would you like to have in your city?

Vocabulary

Inaugural – the first event in a series.
Fragrance – a pleasant smell.
Variety – a particular type or kind of something.
Bloom – to produce flowers.
Backdrop – a background used for photographs or events.
Attraction – something that interests and draws people.
Destination – a place that people travel to.
Heritage – the traditions, culture, and history of a place or group.