Sunchang-gun, Central Street 'Jungang-ro'... Transformed from a Simple Road into a Cultural Performance Space

The central bustling street of Sunchang-eup, a favorite spot for Sunchang residents, has been transformed into an urban cultural road with the creation of a central resting area. Photo by Sunchang-gun

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Gom Inhyeong] Jungang-ro, the central bustling street in Sunchang-eup frequented by the majority of Sunchang residents, has been reborn as an urban cultural road with the creation of a central rest area.

According to Sunchang County on the 3rd, the undergrounding of overhead wires project targeting Jungang-ro, which began last year, is nearing completion. Along with the maintenance of street trees and the establishment of the central rest area, busking performances and small-scale cultural events have become possible.

This adds a cultural dimension to Jungang-ro, which was previously used only as a simple road.

The central rest area was promoted by demolishing the space formerly used as the Sunchang-eup Farmers’ Counseling Center and creating a cultural performance venue similar to those in downtown areas of nearby large cities, aiming to provide an opportunity for residents to easily access urban resting spaces and cultural arts.

With a 48㎡ small performance hall, sculptures, and benches, residents passing through Jungang-ro can naturally watch performances and take a rest.

Going forward, the central rest area will be actively utilized as a space where local cultural and artistic club members can express their talents, and it will also be usefully employed during the summer Jungang-ro festival.

With the establishment of a performance venue on the main road representing Sunchang, it is expected that opportunities for local cultural artists to perform will further expand.

The county plans to hold cultural performances at the central rest area starting from the 18th of this month, utilizing members of local cultural and artistic clubs.

Jo Taebong, Director of the Culture and Tourism Division, said, “Urban regeneration projects are underway to transform Sunchang-eup into a cultural city by infusing culture throughout the area.”

According to Sunchang County on the 3rd, the undergrounding of overhead wires project targeting Jungang-ro, which began last year, is nearing completion. Along with the maintenance of street trees and the establishment of the central rest area, busking performances and small-scale cultural events have become possible.

This adds a cultural dimension to Jungang-ro, which was previously used only as a simple road.

The central rest area was promoted by demolishing the space formerly used as the Sunchang-eup Farmers’ Counseling Center and creating a cultural performance venue similar to those in downtown areas of nearby large cities, aiming to provide an opportunity for residents to easily access urban resting spaces and cultural arts.

With a 48㎡ small performance hall, sculptures, and benches, residents passing through Jungang-ro can naturally watch performances and take a rest.

Going forward, the central rest area will be actively utilized as a space where local cultural and artistic club members can express their talents, and it will also be usefully employed during the summer Jungang-ro festival.

With the establishment of a performance venue on the main road representing Sunchang, it is expected that opportunities for local cultural artists to perform will further expand.

The county plans to hold cultural performances at the central rest area starting from the 18th of this month, utilizing members of local cultural and artistic clubs.

Jo Taebong, Director of the Culture and Tourism Division, said, “Urban regeneration projects are underway to transform Sunchang-eup into a cultural city by infusing culture throughout the area.”

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