[Photo News] Sea of giant, yellow sunflowers at Haman county

With sunflowers in full bloom, the sixth annual sunflower festival is being celebrated in the host county of Haman, South Gyeongsang Province.

Local farmers have reportedly planted 1 million sunflowers on 48,000 square meters of land. 

Festivalgoers can take part in activities such as music performances, cheese-making classes and face painting.

The festival, which began on July 21, runs through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

General admission is 2,000 won ($1.80), which will used to support the development of the county. Admission is free for people with disabilities and out-of-school youths.

Photos by Yonhap
Written by Catherine Chung