Exploring Organic Food at Gyeonggi Organic Culture Experience Center
[By Choi Jun-hyuk]
The Gyeonggi Organic Culture Experience Center is a multifaceted cultural space where visitors can learn about, experience, and purchase organic food from Gyeonggi Province.
When grocery shopping with children, they often ask where vegetables and fruits grow and how they make their way to the dining table. A new space in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, allows families to learn about agriculture and food through exhibitions and play.
Opened in June, the Gyeonggi Organic Culture Experience Center offers a fun and engaging way to discover the value of organic farming and healthy food. Inside, there is an organic exhibition hall along with various experiential areas, and visitors can purchase locally produced food at the Market Gyeonggi direct sales store.
The first floor features the organic exhibition hall, a kids' ground for young children, and a cafeteria with a stepped reading lounge where families can relax while enjoying simple meals. This makes it an ideal summer destination for families with children.
The organic exhibition hall showcases the process of creating healthy soil, from seed germination to crop growth. With many interactive exhibits that allow children to touch screens and move displays, even young kids can easily participate.
There are also experiential areas where kids can learn about the conditions necessary for crop growth, such as water, sunlight, and soil. This offers children, who are mostly familiar with supermarket produce, a chance to appreciate the growth process of vegetables and fruits, the efforts of farmers, and the importance of the natural environment.
A fun quiz program helps children distinguish fresh ingredients by comparing their colors, shapes, and conditions. This activity not only ends with finding the right answer but also teaches them what to look for when shopping.
Next to the exhibition hall, there is a kids' ground for children under 36 months, providing a safe play area for families with young children.
The cafeteria and reading lounge are perfect spots to take a break during your visit. The stepped reading lounge, with its high ceiling and open view, is a great place to read or wait for experiential programs.
Inside the exhibition hall, the cooking studio hosts various programs focusing on organic ingredients and healthy eating. The schedule and participant details vary by program, so check the Gyeonggi Sharing Service for suitable options for your family.
After exploring the center, visitors can also stop by the Market Gyeonggi direct sales store across the street, where fresh vegetables, fruits, and various processed foods from Gyeonggi Province are available at reasonable prices.
Outside, there is a playground where children can run and play freely. This allows families to enjoy both indoor exhibitions and outdoor activities, making it a well-rounded visit.
The Gyeonggi Organic Culture Experience Center provides a step-by-step experience from understanding how crops grow in healthy soil to selecting fresh ingredients, cooking experiences, and purchasing Gyeonggi agricultural products. If you're looking for an indoor experience with your child, consider visiting this center. You can explore the exhibition hall, kids' ground, reading lounge, cooking programs, and outdoor playground for a fun-filled day of learning about and enjoying organic food.
[Gyeonggi Organic Culture Experience Center]
• Address: 725 Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do
• Operating Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Last admission at 5:00 PM)
• Closed: Every Monday
• Admission Fee: Free
• Program Reservations: Gyeonggi Sharing Service
Source :https://blog.naver.com/gyeonggi_gov/224370151492
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