Andong-si Cancels Gyeongbuk's Representative Winter Festival 'Amsan Ice Festival' Completely
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Andong City announced on the 29th that it has decided to completely cancel the 'Amsan Ice Festival,' which was held annually around Amsan Recreation Area in Namhu-myeon in mid-January, this winter in consideration of the local spread trend of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
The 'Amsan Ice Festival,' which was selected as a promising festival by Gyeongbuk Province last year, has been popular as a winter festival site attracting more than 200,000 tourists nationwide every year.
Officials from Andong City and the Andong Amsan Ice Festival Promotion Committee stated, "Reflecting the opinions from various sectors that citizens' health takes priority over the value of the event along with the escalation of social distancing levels, we have made this decision," adding, "We will strive to supplement the shortcomings of the winter festival and make it a more substantial festival in the future."
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Meanwhile, major winter festivals in other regions such as Gangwon Province are also being canceled or moving toward cancellation due to the impact of the spread of COVID-19.
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