Miryang City Postpones the 63rd Miryang Arirang Festival to September

The 'Miryang Arirang Grand Festival,' the representative festival of Miryang City, Gyeongnam, has been postponed to September. (Photo by Miryang City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Miryang City in Gyeongnam announced on the 23rd that the 63rd Miryang Arirang Festival will be postponed to September to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Accordingly, the Arirang Festival schedule has been changed to September 9 to 12.

This festival is expected to contribute to revitalizing the local economy, which has been stagnant, by introducing various programs themed around Miryang Arirang and promoting stay-type tourism based on thorough quarantine measures.

The city is also actively considering plans to hold small-scale festivals separately to prevent gaps in spring and summer local cultural and artistic events caused by the festival postponement and to provide citizens with small joys and comfort in their daily lives.

Mayor Park Il-ho said, “It is regrettable to postpone the Miryang Arirang Festival again this year, but I ask for your understanding as this decision was made for everyone's safety and a better festival,” adding, “Since this is a long-awaited festival, we will do our best to prepare the festival to meet the expectations of citizens and visitors.”

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