Gwangjin-gu Hosts '2020 Traditional Market Lunar New Year Event'

Up to 20% Discount on Ancestral Rite Supplies at 6 Traditional Markets Until the 26th, with Prize Draws and Customer Karaoke Contests

Traditional Market Event Held at Myeongok Market During Last Year's Lunar New Year Holiday

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seongap) is holding the ‘2020 Traditional Market Lunar New Year Event’ until the 26th in celebration of the Lunar New Year, a traditional Korean holiday.

This event is being held at six local traditional markets?Junggok Jeil Market, Jayang Market, Norunsan Market, Yeongdonggyo Market, Hwayang Jeil Market, and Myeongok Market?to increase merchants’ sales and revitalize the local economy by selling affordable and high-quality ceremonial goods.

Additionally, customers visiting the traditional markets during this event can purchase Lunar New Year ceremonial items at discounts of up to 20%, and receive gifts and Onnuri gift certificates based on their purchase amounts.

On the 17th, customer participation singing and talent contests will be held at Jayang Market and Myeongok Market. On the 21st, Yeongdonggyo Market will host a Lunar New Year rice cake soup sharing event, and Hwayang Jeil Market will offer traditional cultural experiences for the holiday. Norunsan Market plans to hold a nostalgic lottery event from the 21st to the 23rd.

In addition, temporary parking for up to 2 hours will be allowed for market visitors on roads around the traditional markets from the 18th to the 27th. Jayang Market will offer 1-hour free parking at the public parking lot for 3 days from the 22nd to the 24th.

The district plans to participate in revitalizing local traditional markets by conducting a ‘All Staff Traditional Market Shopping’ event for three days from the 20th to the 22nd, in connection with the traditional market event period.

Kim Seongap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “Through this Lunar New Year event, we hope that visitors to the traditional markets can enjoy shopping at affordable prices while feeling the festive spirit of the holiday, which will contribute to stabilizing the economy of ordinary citizens and revitalizing traditional markets.”

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