Gwangju Dong-gu, Dongmyeong-dong Christmas Tree Cultural Festival Held

Gwangju Dong-gu (Mayor Im Taek) held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the 16th and took commemorative photos. Photo by Gwangju Dong-gu Office

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Dong-gu, Gwangju (Mayor Im Taek) announced on the 19th that on the 16th, as part of the Dongmyeong-dong Alley Festival celebrating the upcoming Christmas, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony filled with comfort and hope was held at the three-way intersection near the Cafe Street.

This event, promoted through the resident participation budget, was planned by the Dongmyeong Community Coexistence Council and the Dongmyeong-dong Residents' Autonomy Committee under the concept of "a village festival made by residents," and will be held throughout the Dongmyeong-dong area until the 31st.

The Dongmyeong Christmas Tree Cultural Festival features a Milky Way tree decorated with about 20,000 lights, including ▲ a 5-meter-high large tree ▲ road trees utilizing street trees ▲ snowman and deer doll props ▲ birch tree lighting ▲ and a photo zone, providing various attractions.

Additionally, considering the visual perspectives of nearby stores, residents, pedestrians, and vehicle visitors, the night scenery is designed to be enjoyed, offering new sights around the Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street area.

Im Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, said, "I hope residents who have been going through difficult and exhausting times due to COVID-19 will have a healing and relaxing time through the Christmas tree that brightly lights up the night streets," and added, "Please visit the Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street, which is full of sights and things to enjoy."

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