Gwangju Dong-gu Starts Operating 5·18 Democracy Square Fountain from Today

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Im Taek) announced on this day that the 5·18 Democracy Square Fountain will be operated from the 19th to provide relief to citizens exhausted by COVID-19.

The 5·18 Democracy Square Fountain, with a diameter of 19.3m, a height of 2.32m, and a fountain capacity of 214t, is operated using 14 motor pumps. About 180 underwater lights harmonize with landscaping trees such as yew and fennel trees, expected to offer a refreshing spectacle to citizens tired from COVID-19.

The operating period is from this month until October, from 10 a.m. to 9:40 p.m.

During the day, it operates for 30 minutes followed by a 30-minute break, and at night, it operates for 40 minutes followed by a 20-minute break. However, operation will be flexible depending on weather and events at the square.

Im Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, said, “I hope that citizens exhausted by the prolonged COVID-19 situation can relieve some of their frustration by watching the cool water spurting from the fountain.”

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