Bathurst + Gwangju
The relationship between Bathurst and Gwangju was first recognised in December 2004 formalised with a memorandum of friendship and was re-affirmed again in 2012, 2021 and 2023.
Gwangju
Guangju is a city located 16 km South-East of Seoul. With a population of 286,700 as of the 2013 census, the city is well known for their tomato production which is central to the Toechon Tomato Festival which is a regional festival that celebrates their pollution free tomato produce.
During the Joseon Kingdom period the region was a centre of high quality ceramics that were used at the royal court and exported to China.
Gwangju Main Attractions
- Hwadam Botanic Gardens
- Located on the edge of the city limits the Hwadam Botanic gardens are renowned for their Autumn colours.
- The botanic hardens were planted in an attempt to revive the native Korean forest ecosystem. With approximately 4,300 plant species of international and endemic origin.
- With Eco Friendly origins the name Hwadam can translate to “Friendly Communication” which was given to the gardens in the hope that they would encourage visitors to communicate with nature.
- Gwangju Toechon Tomato Festival
- Since 2003 the Gyeonggi Province has held a 3 day festival called the Toechon Tomato Festival to celebrate the regions rich tomato harvest.
- Visitors can visit the festival’s agricultural markets, growing exhibitions, tomato tastings, and take a dip in the tomato pool.
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