Nowon-gu Promotes 'Exciting Day with Traditional Markets' for Lunar New Year Celebration

Lunar New Year Events Held at Gongneung-dong Dokkaebi Market and Sanggye Central Market

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Nowon-gu (District Mayor Oh Seung-rok) is promoting a traditional market outing event called 'Exciting Days' to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday.

The aim is to boost sales at traditional markets struggling due to the impact of COVID-19 and to comfort weary hearts by offering various events to visitors of the traditional markets.

The event 'Exciting Days with Traditional Markets' will be held at the representative traditional markets in the area: Gongneung-dong Dokkaebi Market (Gongneung 1-dong) and Sanggye Central Market (Sanggye 5-dong).

The event will take place at Gongneung-dong Dokkaebi Market (53 Dongil-ro 180-gil) from the 4th to the 6th, and at Sanggye Central Market (20 Sanggye-ro 27-gil) from the 8th to the 10th.

First, the main event is 'The Lucky White Ox’s Yakgwa is a Bundle of Blessings.'

In the Year of the White Ox, the mascot white ox, believed to carry sacred energy, will hand out mini yakgwa filled with blessings to visitors and take photos with them.

Next is the New Year Random Lucky Bag event. Visitors can draw lucky bags containing fortune gifts at event zones set up in each market. Gongneung-dong Dokkaebi Market’s lucky bags include Onnuri gift certificates and holiday gift sets, while Sanggye Central Market’s contain vacuum cleaners and market coupons.

Additionally, there will be a traditional market Zero Pay activation event. Guidance on signing up and using Zero Pay will be provided, and those who pay with Zero Pay will receive prizes through the event.

Each market also offers unique events. At Gongneung-dong Dokkaebi Market, a pamphlet-sized Yut board stamp game is created; participants who meet the game requirements can win induction cookers, pots, frying pans, and more. At Sanggye Central Market, customers who bring purchase receipts over 30,000 won can participate in a lucky ball drawing event with market coupons and masks as prizes.

The traditional markets are decorated with traditional lanterns and other sculptures to fully create a festive Lunar New Year atmosphere.

The district has placed hand sanitizers throughout shops and event zones to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and will conduct mask-wearing checks, temperature screenings, and visitor log registrations.

District Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “Small business owners in traditional markets are facing more difficulties than ever due to COVID-19. We have prepared various events for the Lunar New Year, so I hope everyone enjoys a pleasant traditional market outing while following COVID-19 prevention guidelines.”

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