Scarecrow Village South - Gongju, Korea
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silverquill
N 36° 37.935 E 127° 03.846
52S E 326915 N 4055823
There are several sets of scarecrows located here at the main (south) entrance to Muncheon-ri (hamlet), Cheongan Village - officially part of the city of Gongju, Korea.
Waymark Code: WMEA9X
Location: Chungcheong nam do, South Korea
Date Posted: 04/26/2012
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The hamlet of Muncheon-ri in Cheongan Village has chosen "Scarecrow Village" as its identity. There are several places where these scarecrows are located, including this one. This is the largest display found here at the main (south) entrance.
Each figure is 6-7 feet tall, made of fiberglass mounted on a steel pole. They are dressed in traditional Korean country clothes.
There are many acres of chestnut farms in this rural distric near the city of Gongju, Korea. This area accounts for about 12% of the chestnut production in the country. There is an annual Chestnut Festival here in the fall.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Scarecow Village South
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Materials used: fiberglass
Location: Scarecrow Village South
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