'2020 Myeongdong Light Festival' Held

From December 13 to January 15, the '2020 Myeongdong Light Festival' to Overcome COVID-19 will be held... Christmas-themed light sculptures and 4 unique photo zones installed throughout Myeongdong streets

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the upcoming 13th, the streets around Myeongdong will be brightly illuminated with warm lights.

Jung-gu District Office in Seoul (District Mayor Seo Yang-ho) will hold the '2020 Myeongdong Light Festival' event to share hope for overcoming COVID-19 from the 13th until January 15th of next year.

The Jung-gu Office and the Myeongdong Tourism Special Zone Council (Chairman Hwang Dong-ha) have joined forces to revitalize the rapidly declining commercial district due to COVID-19. Light sculptures and photo zones will be installed on the streets around Myeongdong to comfort visitors with light and create an outdoor festival atmosphere that everyone can enjoy together.

On the straight road connecting Myeongdong Art Theater and Myeongdong Migliore, 21 street trees will be dressed in splendid firefly LED light decorations. Additionally, various Christmas-themed light sculptures will be installed on street lamps along different sections to create a year-end atmosphere. Colorful light sculptures will also be installed on street lamps along the road connecting Snow Square Building and Royal Hotel.

Moreover, photo zones with the unique concept of Myeongdong photo studios have been set up so that passersby can take a break and create joyful memories. The photo zones are located at four places: Myeongdong Migliore, M Plaza, Myeongdong Art Theater, and Myeongdong Tourist Police Station.

A large Christmas tree, 9 meters high and 3.5 meters wide, installed in front of the plaza at Myeongdong Art Theater and in front of Exit 6 of Myeongdong Migliore, will be lit starting on the 13th, brightening the year-end and New Year season.

In addition, to give hope to small business owners and provide enjoyment to tourists visiting the special zone, busking performances will be held once a week during day and night to boost excitement.

Furthermore, from the 13th to the 22nd, the '2020 Hope Light Lantern Event' organized by Seoul City and the Seoul Tourism Foundation will be added to the plaza in front of Myeongdong Art Theater, making the festival even richer. Along with a splendid large hanji craft tree, Merli, the Merlion character symbolizing Singapore, will be installed to commemorate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Singapore, promising a more magnificent and grand '2020 Myeongdong Light Festival.'

Seo Yang-ho, Mayor of Jung-gu, said, "Small business owners who make Myeongdong their main living place are facing many difficulties due to COVID-19," adding, "I hope this light festival will be an opportunity to once again reflect on the brand value of Myeongdong and that the warm light will seep into the hearts of tired citizens and merchants, restoring warmth."

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