'72-Hour Project' Opens from 14th to 21st... King of Kings Tournament at Seoul Forest

Among the Award-Winning Teams, Final 5 Compete to Create Green Rest Areas for Citizens

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The '72-Hour Project,' which transforms vacant lots in downtown Seoul into green resting spaces for citizens, will be held for eight days from the 14th to the 21st around Seoul Forest, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 12th. This year marks the 10th anniversary and will be conducted as a 'Champions Tournament.'

The '72-Hour Project' is a program that, from 2012 to 2020, transformed vacant lots and leftover spaces in the city into resting areas in just 72 hours. It has provided citizens with spaces for rest and healing and has contributed to overcoming citizens' fatigue and COVID-19 blues caused by the pandemic.

This year, as it is conducted as a Champions Tournament, the participating teams are composed of verified skilled teams. The gardens to be created are even more anticipated. Special gardens have been planned that faithfully reflect the image of Seoul Forest, the garden creation site, while bringing a fresh breeze to citizens' lives and the city.

Additionally, in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing measures, Seoul City will broadcast the opening ceremony announcing the start of the '72-Hour Project' live on the Seoul International Garden Expo YouTube channel on the 14th.

After the opening ceremony, the participating teams will begin garden creation and complete it by the 21st. The award results will be selected through two on-site evaluations, choosing one grand prize team, two excellence award teams, and two encouragement award teams, which will be announced at the closing ceremony on November 18.

Yoo Young-bong, Director of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Green City Bureau, said, “The 72-Hour Project draws attention to the value of leftover land around us, which had been overlooked. Although small in size, it is a project with significant influence on citizens' lives.” He added, “Through this Champions Tournament, we ask for the cooperation and support of citizens so that fresh and beautiful garden works can be created.”

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