Goyang International Flower Festival

The exhibition occupied 150,000 square metres (1,600,000 sq ft); it was organized by the Goyang International Flower Foundation.

[4] The festival started as Goyang Korea Flower Show in 1991, and was held as an annual, domestic event until 1996.

[5] It has since attracted 5.7 million people and has grown into one of the most famous international flower festivals in Korea.

[6] Source:[7] In 2015, official events, such as the press day for the Goyang International Flower Festival opening ceremony, took place on 23 April.

There are rare plants that are not easily seen, indoor gardens decorated with floral arts, colorful outdoor theme gardens, flower culture experience programs, rich performances and events, and flower shops sold directly by farmers.

From Friday to Sunday and holiday nights, the flower gardens create a romantic atmosphere.

[clarification needed][15] According to Shinhan University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, the festival made a profit of about 71.1 billion won in 2015.

[16] It has opened new prospects for the developing local horticultural industry, and has been acknowledged as one of the best exhibitions in Korea.