Gangbuk-gu Mayor Park Kyum-su: "We Will Build a 'Hopeful Gangbuk-gu' Together with Residents"

Gangbuk-gu to Hold 2020 New Year's Meeting at Cultural Arts Center on 14th at 11 AM... Over 1,000 Residents Attend, Pledging Hopeful Start and Development with New Year's Address and Well-Wishes

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Kyum-soo) held a New Year's greeting event at 11 a.m. on the 14th at the Gangbuk Culture and Arts Center located in Insu-dong to welcome the Year of the Rat (Gyeongja Year).

The New Year's greeting event was a gathering where Mayor Park Kyum-soo, residents, and various local figures came together to exchange well-wishes, communicate, and promote harmony.

Mayor Park, along with guests and about 1,000 residents, pledged a vigorous start and development for our district this year.

Before the event, at 10:30 a.m., the district's Boys and Girls Choir opened the program with performances of "Hollo Arirang" and "Dandelion's Dream," followed by a poetry recitation of "The Reason the Sun Rises" by poet Choi Dae-nam.

The main event began at 11 a.m. with the national ceremony, introduction of guests, commendation of exemplary citizens, New Year's speeches and well-wishes, and congratulatory performances. Notably, the district's Angel Sign Language Choir sang the national anthem in sign language, and sign language interpreters participated throughout the event, making it a communication-friendly occasion for all residents.

Additionally, attendees shared warm greetings with one another while seated, exchanging hopeful energy for the new year upon the mayor's suggestion.

The New Year's greeting event concluded with congratulatory performances by the district Youth Orchestra and Senior Choir, singing "Song of Friendship" and "Slavonic Dance" together with the residents.

In his New Year's address, Mayor Park Kyum-soo said, "Gangbuk-gu, a city of historical and cultural tourism, has grown and developed together with its residents, the core driving force of district administration. No matter how difficult the situation, if we all unite with the power of positivity, there is nothing we cannot overcome. We will create a new future and a hopeful Gangbuk-gu together with the residents."

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