Muan-gun Cancels Lighting Ceremony of Christmas Tree at Namak Central Park

The Tree Will Be Installed as Scheduled... Operated Until January 31 Next Year

A Christmas tree has been installed at Namak Central Park in Muan. (Photo by Muan County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 4th that it had planned to hold a lighting ceremony on the 5th to commemorate the installation of a large Christmas tree in Namak Central Park, Samhyang-eup, but decided to cancel it abruptly due to growing concerns about infection amid the nationwide spread of COVID-19.

The lighting ceremony was prepared to comfort the residents who have had a difficult year more than ever due to COVID-19, to deliver a message of bright hope like the lights of the tree, and to contribute to the revitalization of the Namak commercial district.

However, with the explosive increase in confirmed infectious disease cases nationwide, including the metropolitan area, and concerns about a major winter outbreak, the county decided not to hold the lighting ceremony, prioritizing the safety of residents and visitors.

A county official said, “Although the lighting ceremony was canceled, the Christmas tree will be installed as planned in Namak Central Park and operated until January 31 of next year,” adding, “Like the tree that beautifully lights up the surroundings with bright light, we hope all residents look after their neighbors around them and have a joyful year-end and a hopeful New Year.”

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