Gangdong-gu Traditional Market Festival! 'Jangnal Ae' Held

Specialized Products from 6 Traditional Markets on the 13th and 14th... Market Merchants Collaborate on Planning... Multicultural Restaurants and Youth Stores Also Participate

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Traditional markets are facing difficulties due to the economic downturn and changes in commercial districts caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

In response, Gangdong-gu (District Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) will host the 2020 Gangdong-gu Traditional Market Festival! 'Jangnal 愛' event to revitalize traditional markets and provide a time for merchants and local residents to communicate and relax together.

This event was planned collaboratively by market merchants and the Gangdong-gu Office with the purpose of pioneering new sales channels for traditional market goods, as sales have sharply declined due to COVID-19.

The Gangdong-gu Traditional Market Festival will be held on the 13th and 14th from 2 PM to 8 PM at the Gangdong-gu Office Open Yard Lawn Square.

In line with the characteristics of traditional markets, the concept will maximize familiarity with a rural marketplace atmosphere. Cultural performances suitable for autumn evenings will be held on the main stage, and the audience seating will be arranged in a traditional floor seating style.

Additionally, the venue will be beautifully decorated with string lights using incandescent bulbs, open until 8 PM.

Of course, to prepare for COVID-19, a separate quarantine task force will operate to ensure thorough measures such as temperature checks before entry and hand sanitizer availability.

In particular, goods representing six traditional markets in Gangdong-gu (Seongnae Market, Dunchon Station Market, Gildong Market, Myeongil Market, Amsa Market, Gobundari Market) including fruits and vegetables, rice cakes, sauces, tofu, and salted seafood will be available in one place, expected to receive great response from many residents.

Also, multicultural restaurants and youth stores located within Myeongil Traditional Market will participate, and unique experiences and performance programs will be held together, making it a diverse event.

A Gangdong-gu official stated, “In a situation where concerns about the decrease in sales of traditional market merchants due to COVID-19 are greater than ever, this event has significance in bringing Gangdong-gu traditional markets together to share the market’s unique content and approach local residents more closely.”

Furthermore, the district plans to comprehensively review the possibility of holding regular festival events in the future based on the results of this traditional market festival.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.