Jinan Plateau Kimchi and Bossam Festival

About the festival

The Jinan Plateau Kimchi and Bossam Festival is a local festival held in Jinan County, Jeonbuk State. It combines the traditional Korean practice of kimjang, preparing kimchi together, with a festival to foster a sense of community among families and neighbors. As eating habits change with the growth of nuclear families and one-person households, it aims to reflect on the traditional value of kimjang and strengthen bonds between neighbors through making and sharing kimchi. Hands-on and participatory activities include kimchi-making using local produce grown in the clean natural environment of the Jinan Plateau, along with kimchi and bossam food programs. The festival also promotes the quality of local agricultural products and encourages their consumption. Visitors can experience both the continuation of kimjang traditions and the value of local produce.