From Urban Electric Car Races to K-pop Performances... 'Seoul Festa 2022' Held in August

Mayor Oh Se-hoon Announces Plans for 'Seoul Festa 2022'... Held Across Seoul from August 10 to 14 for 5 Days
Korea's First Low-Noise, Zero-Emission Electric Car Race 'Seoul-E Prix' Around Jamsil Main Stadium

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government will hold 'SEOUL FESTA 2022,' a signal for the recovery of Seoul tourism that had fallen into severe stagnation due to COVID-19, from August 10 to 14 for five days, centered around Jamsil Sports Complex and throughout Seoul.

On the 12th, Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced the event plan and stated that it will be made into a power content and power brand representing a city where people want to stay and revisit, the 'Special Attractive City Seoul.' Jamie Reigle, CEO of the 'Formula E World Electric Car Race,' also attended the event. The event is planned around three major themes: ▲K-pop stars' Hallyu performances ▲the world's largest electric car race E-PRIX ▲various experiential events including shopping, history, culture, and sports.

At the opening performance, K-pop stars such as world star Bi (RAIN) and NCT DREAM will gather to meet 40,000 domestic and international spectators filling the Jamsil Main Stadium. Additionally, the highlight of 'SEOUL FESTA 2022' is the '2022 SEOUL E-PRIX,' the world's largest electric car race held for the first time in Korea. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, quiet and eco-friendly electric cars will race on actual city roads around the Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium, competing in speed and skill. It is expected to serve as an opportunity to showcase Seoul's charm to over 300 million viewers in 197 countries worldwide.

During this period, various festivals and experiential events unique to Seoul will be held throughout the city. The 'Seoul Shopping Festa,' offering up to 50% discounts with participation from over 3,000 companies including department stores, online shopping malls, and hotels, will take place throughout August. At Hangang Park, a representative tourist spot in Seoul, a festival themed around water sports and movies will be held, and at Deoksugung Daehanmun and Sungnyemun Plaza, the 'Night Sumo Guard' event will be held to enjoy Seoul's beautiful nightscape.

Mayor Oh Se-hoon said, "'SEOUL FESTA 2022' is a signal for the recovery of Seoul tourism. It will be a catalyst for Seoul, which is starting anew beyond the COVID-19 crisis, practicing coexistence and partnership through revitalizing the tourism industry and local economy, and leaping forward as an attractive city among the global TOP 5 cities."

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