The Boryeong Mud Festival is a(n) 1)... festival that takes 2) began in 1998, after scientists discovered that the mud in the area was full 3) . beneficial minerals for the skin, and they developed several kinds of cosmetics made from it. The festival is one of the most popular 4) . in South Korea. 5) .. preparation for the festival, people bring mud in big trucks from nearby fields to a local beach and deposit it in what they call a 'mud experience land'. People come from all over South Korea, and from as far as the USA, to experience the mud and to have fun. There is a range of activities to choose from, including mud sliding, mud skiing, mud wrestling and mud massages. There is 6). coloured mud available for body painting, and a health centre where people can go for massages and acupuncture, In the evenings, there are song contests and 7) .. There is also a spectacular firework 8).. The Boryeong Mud festival is a great festival that contributes to developing the local economy. . every summer in Boryeong. South Korea. The festival concerts.​