By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo
Thirty-three families of ambassadors from 12 countries visited Everland, operated by Samsung C&T's resort division, to experience the spring flower garden and Korean garden culture.
According to Everland on March 29, the families of ambassadors from 12 countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Ireland, Ukraine, Colombia, Peru, and Australia, visited the Tulip Festival, a representative spring festival.
The visit was organized by the spouse of Peter van der Vliet, Ambassador of the Netherlands, the “Land of the Tulip,” to introduce the embassy families to spring in Korea.
At the Four Seasons Garden, the group viewed spring flowers in full bloom, including tulips, daffodils, and muscari, and enjoyed garden walks and photo opportunities with the public.
They also experienced Korean garden culture more deeply through Everland's Garden Pass, which includes a docent tour of the apricot flower-blossomed Sky Garden Path and a bonsai-making experience.
The Everland Tulip Festival attracted more than 150,000 visitors in the first nine days of its opening, with collaborations with Sanrio Characters and a spring flower display of about 1.2 million spring flowers of more than 100 varieties.
