Busan's 'Pink Theater in the Mountains' Andersen Reopens Wide

Gijang-gun Resumes Popular Theater Performances with 'Back to Normal Project'

Andersen Theater, Gijang-gun, Busan.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Andersen Theater in Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, will reopen on the 20th. The theater suspended operations earlier this year due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Last year, Andersen Theater held about 60 performances with approximately 12,000 attendees, establishing itself as a popular venue in the Gijang area. However, this year, many scheduled performances were postponed one after another due to COVID-19.

Gijang-gun decided on the 12th to resume theater operations to reduce social depression caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and to satisfy the cultural needs of Gijang residents by accelerating the "Return Project" aimed at restoring normalcy in preparation for the post-COVID era.

Andersen performances will be held calmly 2 to 4 times a month, meeting the viewing demands of residents while preventing the spread of COVID-19 infections. The first performance on the 20th will be "The Little Prince."

Gijang-gun plans to operate the theater in accordance with the government's social distancing guidelines and its own quarantine rules. Thermal cameras will be installed inside the venue, and hand sanitizers will be provided. Before each performance, all attendees will undergo temperature checks, complete health questionnaires, and be instructed to wear masks. Seating will be arranged to maintain at least a 1-meter distance during performances.

A Gijang-gun official stated, "We will provide safe performances without infection concerns and strive to develop cultural performance programs in preparation for the COVID era," adding, "We hope that theater performances will soothe hearts weary from COVID."

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