“Revitalizing Traditional Markets!” … Pohang City’s Chuseok ‘Traditional Market Shopping Love Tour’

By the 6th of next month, over 450 participants from 10 organizations in Daegu, Gyeongsan, Seongju, and Andong

Traditional market shopping event, Space Walk, and visits to famous tourist spots like Oeosa Temple

The Public Relations Office of Pohang City is taking the lead in revitalizing traditional markets by conducting a relay shopping event at traditional markets in celebration of Chuseok.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Pohang City is taking the lead in revitalizing traditional markets that have been depressed due to COVID-19.

Ahead of Chuseok, the biggest traditional holiday, the city launched the "Chuseok Traditional Market Shopping Love Tour," allowing citizens from other regions to enjoy traditional market shopping and local tourism together.

This event, organized to revive the depressed traditional markets and promote local tourist attractions, started its first tour on the 29th and will run until September 6, with about 450 participants from 10 groups in Daegu, Gyeongsan, Seongju, and Andong.

Over the past two days, about 220 members from five groups in Daegu, Gyeongsan, and Andong, including members of the Daegu Seongseo National Sports Center, visited Jukdo Market, tasting fresh sashimi and local specialties, and spent a busy day preparing ritual food items such as seafood and dried fish.

They also visited popular tourist spots in Pohang, captivating visitors with both taste and sights.

A participant in the shopping love tour said, "Thanks to the city's support of free round-trip bus service, I was able to purchase high-quality ritual food items at affordable prices, which was very good, and I enjoyed visiting Pohang's tourist sites as well." He added, "I would like to participate in the traditional market love tour again next time."

Operating since 2006, the traditional market shopping love tour offers convenient traditional market shopping with free tourist buses provided by Pohang City, and also includes visits to famous local tourist attractions such as Space Walk, Oeosa Temple, and Homigot Square.

Volunteer members belonging to the Yeongilman Supporters participate voluntarily to provide guidance services, ensuring visitors have no inconveniences.

Son Jeong-ho, Director of the Job and Economy Bureau, said, "Traditional markets have faced difficulties due to the spread of COVID-19 over the past two years, and we have received many inquiries from groups wishing to participate in the love tour." He added, "Starting with this Chuseok love tour, we will do our best to contribute to revitalizing traditional markets and provide enjoyment to visitors."

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