Millions Revel in Mineral-Rich Mud at South Korea Festival
Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- South Korea's annual Boryeong Mud Festival has begun, attracting millions of tourists and locals.
- Attendees can enjoy mud pools, massages, concerts, and light shows during the festival.
- The mineral-rich mud is believed to have anti-aging properties, and products made from it are also sold.
The vibrant Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea has officially kicked off, drawing an estimated two million visitors annually to its unique blend of mud-based activities and entertainment.
Festival-goers can immerse themselves in pools of mineral-rich mud, enjoying therapeutic massages. As night falls, the festival transforms with concerts and dazzling light shows, including performances by K-pop groups scheduled for Saturday.
The mud from Boryeong is renowned for its high mineral content, which is said to possess anti-aging qualities. This belief has fueled the festival's origins, which began in 1998 with the aim of promoting cosmetics made from the local mud. Visitors can still purchase these products, including shampoos and sunscreens.
The festival, a significant draw for both tourists and locals, runs from July 24 to August 9, offering a unique cultural experience centered around the therapeutic properties of mud.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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