Millions of roses bloom in Ulsan festival

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By Lee Jin-a

You can relax and smell the roses at a huge festival that is now blooming in Ulsan.

Nearly 3 million roses are covering the giant Ulsan Grand Park for more than a week, making it one of the biggest rose festivals in Korea. The event continues until May 29.

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“This year, we have prepared a lot of high-quality programs and expect a great number of visitors,” an organizing committee member said. To attract visitors, the committee will hold music events in the park, including one on Sunday featuring renowned soprano Jo Su-mi. The festival will also feature rose-themed activities such as making rose-scented air fresheners and learning origami.

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The venue is open from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily until May 29. The organizing committee has urged visitors to use public transportation to avoid traffic and parking problems.