Winter's Signature Festival, Damyang Santa Festival: "Sad but See You Next Year~"

Festival Canceled, Promotion of Scenic Decorations Including Christmas Trees to Create Festive Atmosphere

Blocking Local Infection Risks Due to Increased Cases After Phased Return to Normal Life

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Since the phased recovery of daily life (With Corona) was implemented, the number of confirmed cases has increased, reaching the 3,000 range.

Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 23rd that it will cancel the Santa Festival, a representative winter festival, to prevent the risk of local infection and ensure the safety of residents and tourists.

The Santa Festival was hosted by Damyang-gun and organized by the Damyang Santa Festival Promotion Committee, and was held three times until 2019.

Centered around Meta Provence, various nighttime landscapes and performances were prepared throughout the old downtown area of Damyang-eup, playing a significant role in attracting tourists and revitalizing the local economy.

Accordingly, the county and the committee plan to install Christmas trees and decorative lighting to soothe the regret over the cancellation of the Santa Festival and to provide vitality to the depressed local atmosphere.

In particular, the decorative facilities, which were mainly installed in Meta Provence, will be expanded throughout the tourist sites so that visitors to Damyang can feel the Christmas atmosphere at the end of the year.

Also, considering the trend of COVID-19 spread, busking performances and events for children will be prepared on weekends including Christmas at Meta Provence and Yeongsangang Cultural Park in front of Juknokwon to provide enjoyment.

A county official said, “Although we decided to cancel the festival prioritizing the health and safety of residents and tourists, we will respond flexibly by preparing attractions and entertainment to revitalize the atmosphere depressed by COVID-19.”

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