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Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival 파주장단콩축제

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177, Imjingak-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

The theme of this festival is ‘soybeans’, a health food that has long been popular in Korea. In particular, the ‘Jangdan Soybeans’ produced in the Paju province have always been highly regarded for their taste and outstanding nutritional value and were even served to the king. Furthermore, in the early 20th Century, the 'Jangdan Soybeans’ were designated as the most superior soybeans in Korea and were distributed throughout the country.

During the festival visitors can taste the soybeans and learn how to make dishes made from soybeans including tteok (rice cakes), tofu, and preserved soybeans.

Utilization information

・Finished : 20151122

・Location : Imjingak Plaza (임진각광장)

・Beginning : 20151120

・Location : [Train]
Munsan Station (Gyeongui Line)
From the station, take the shuttle bus to the festival venue.

OR,
From Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5) , Exit 6.
Upon exiting the station, make a u-turn, and turn left at the corner.
Go straight about 120m to the bus stop.
Take Bus 9710 and get off at Munsan Station (문산역) (Estimated travel time: 2hrs).

Introduction

The theme of this festival is ‘soybeans’, a health food that has long been popular in Korea. In particular, the ‘Jangdan Soybeans’ produced in the Paju province have always been highly regarded for their taste and outstanding nutritional value and were even served to the king. Furthermore, in the early 20th Century, the 'Jangdan Soybeans’ were designated as the most superior soybeans in Korea and were distributed throughout the country.

During the festival visitors can taste the soybeans and learn how to make dishes made from soybeans including tteok (rice cakes), tofu, and preserved soybeans.

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