The International Horticulture Goyang Korea is one of the biggest and most famous flower
exhibitions in Korea.
And this year it's going to be a truly global event... as our Lee Unshin reports.
Here at Ilsan Lake Park in western Gyeonggi-do Province, spring is in full bloom.
With about 5,000 different kinds of flowers, the lake park has turned into something out
of a fairy tale.
This garden of spring blossoms is a must-see for visitors and a botanical sanctuary for
area residents who want a break from life in the city.
It's the annual International Horticulture Goyang Korea.
A festival bringing in tulips from the Netherlands, roses from Ecuador... -- exotic beauty is
found in every corner of the garden.
Companies from some 30 countries have joined forces to put on year's event, one of Korea's
biggest flower festivals... and the one with the biggest variety of blossoms.
"It's first time that I see one event so big like that.
I'm really happy to see it because there are some really different kinds of flowers."
"Being surrounded by all these flowers reminds of childhood innocence.
This is a perfect way to appreciate the season."
"The garden is a lot bigger than I expected.
The display of flowers is amazing, I love it."
Visitors can also walk into a room filled with seasonal fragrances.
There's a collection of air-purifying plants, one-of-a-kind multi-colored blossoms... not
to mention the floral home-decor and art pieces that hang delicately from the ceiling... and
those are just a few of the displays at the indoor exhibition.
With visitors rediscovering the beauty of flowers -- one of the charms of springtime
we sometimes overlook in our busy lives -- the festival is expected to breathe new life into
the floral industry.
"At the moment, flower businesses around the world aren't doing so well, and Korean flower
shops took a hit from a law that took effect last year meant to fight corruption.
I believe this event will help revive the industry and the local economy."
With more than 600-thousand local and international visitors expected here, the festival promises
an unforgettable experience of spring and a new way to appreciate nature.
Lee Unshin Arirang News.




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