Ice Fishing Festival 2021: In the midst of severe winter in Gangwon province of South Korea, people are reaching the frozen lake to catch fish. The special thing is that it is not so easy to catch fish here because there is a 6-inch thick ice sheet on the lakes. Know why this is being done…
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The Sancheonyo Ice Festival has started amidst the severe winter in Gangwon province of South Korea. It is called the festival of fishing in common language. The special thing is that it is not easy to catch fish during this festival because the lakes here freeze due to the fall in temperature. Tent on this frozen lake, people constantly participate in this festival and take part in fishing competition. (PS: Koreatravel)
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The mercury has reached minus 6 degrees in Nacheon of Gangwan province. It is a chilling winter all around. Amidst this severe cold, more than a thousand people reached here on Sunday. Like every time, this time too people had to make a lot of effort in catching fish. It is not an easy task to make holes in the 6-inch thick layer of ice frozen on the lake and catch fish. (PS: Koreatravel)
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Despite the thick layer of the lake, there is no lack of enthusiasm in the people during the festival. Usually, not only South Korea, but people from many parts of the world reach here and enjoy this festival. Due to COVID, foreign tourists are not reaching here since last year. This year the festival will be celebrated till January 27. (PS: Koreatravel)
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During this festival, many activities are done on the snow. Special cuisines are provided and cultural activities are also organized. This is the reason why the people of South Korea especially like this festival. Due to being a different kind of festival, it is also called Seven winter wonders of the world. (PS: Koreatravel)
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According to the Indian Express report, more than 1 lakh people reach here every year. There is also a competition to escape by pressing the fish in the mouth. The winning person eats the same fish by grilling it. This is how they celebrate their victory. (PS: Koreatravel)
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