[Gangwon]Turn On the Charm of Hongcheon! 2026 Hongcheon-gun YouTube Video Contest {2026.08.20~2026.08.31}

Unveil the hidden gems and high-energy landscapes of Gangwon-do to the entire world! Hongcheon-gun is officially launching the '2026 Hongcheon-gun YouTube Video Contest' under the dynamic slogan, "Turn ON Hongcheon's Hidden Charm." Open to all digital nomads, international creators, and passionate travelers with zero regional or age restrictions, grab your cinematic gear or smartphone to capture Hongcheon’s ultimate travel, food, and festival moments!

🎈 Contest Architecture & Intake Matrix

Submission Window: August 20 (Thu) – August 31 (Mon), 2026 [Strict 12-Day Limited Digital Intake] 📅

Eligibility Canvas: Open to any individual or team worldwide, including international expats and students (Teams must be capped at a maximum of 4 members). 👥

Inquiries Bureau: Hongcheon County Office New Media Team (☎ +82-33-430-2616)

✨ 4 Master Content Pillars for Winning:

🏞️ Eye-Catching Spots: Introduce sweeping panoramic vistas, pristine valleys, and hidden eco-wellness viewpoints across Hongcheon.

📸 Only-in-Hongcheon Moments: Film a high-energy vlog catching the poetic, romantic, or hilarious highlights of your countryside road trip.

😋 Haunting Gastronomy: Create cinematic food reels highlighting Hongcheon’s unique, savory local recipes and traditional markets.

🔥 Ultimate Festival Getaways: Drench your lens in the raw energy of Hongcheon’s signature summer water festivals and outdoor activities.

🛎️ How to Enter & Information Bureau

How to Submit: Produce your original high-definition video and submit it via the official online link during the designated window in late August. (※ Carefully check formatting guidelines and access entry download forms via the [Hongcheon-gun Official Naver Blog] announcement post). 💻

💡 [Visitor Pro-Tips (Know Before You Go)]
While the submission portal officially locks open on August 20th, your absolute best winning strategy is to utilize the peak July and August summer travel waves to script and shoot your content ahead of time! Focus on fast-paced storytelling packed with trending transitions or short reels aesthetics to score higher points from the public screening committee. Ensure you utilize 100% royalty-free background soundtracks and authorized fonts to clear the preliminary compliance evaluation seamlessly.

If you are hunting for a visually stunning geographical background to give your video an instant boost, head down to the [Sutasa Temple Oxygen Trail]. The ancient timber architecture of Sutasa Temple paired with the crystal-clear running streams and wooden trekking bridges creates a breathtaking, air-conditioned sanctuary perfect for filming an aesthetic wellness documentary.

Fuel your active video production by hitting a traditional local tavern to feast on Hongcheon’s legendary signature culinary masterpieces: try a sizzling platter of authentic [Hongcheon Hwaroguity] (charcoal-grilled spicy pork belly seasoned in a local red pepper paste) or a refreshing, ice-chilled bowl of buckwheat [Hongcheon Makguksu] noodles to conclude an unmatched weekend working vacation under the summer stars! 

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