Camel Races and a Family of Giants

Camel Races and a Family of Giants

Most people try to avoid getting covered with mud. That social norm goes out the window each July in Boryeong, South Korea, when the Boryeong Mud Festival returns to town. The local mud is said to have special healing qualities. So in the spirit of healing, locals have devised a range of activities for indulging in the local mud, from mud wrestling to the Mr. Mud contest. There’s even a special kids’ area where younger mud enthusiasts can wallow in peace. The festival has taken on an international air in recent years, attracting top-quality pop and hip-hop musicians to entertain the millions of mud worshippers. A fun (if messy) time is sure to await you.