On the 24th, the 'Seoul Bicycle Festival' Held at Newly Renovated Gwanghwamun Square

Various stages, participatory events, and exhibition booths for everyone of all ages to enjoy together

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The representative bicycle festival of Seoul, "2022 Seoul Bicycle Festival," where anyone who loves bicycles?from children to the elderly and general citizens?can participate and enjoy, will be held on the 24th at Gwanghwamun Square.

According to Seoul City on the 19th, this event, held under the theme "Enjoy to the fullest with bicycles!", will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature △stage performances, △citizen experience programs, and △promotion and exhibition booths on bicycle safety rules.

First, various performances are prepared to let participants experience the unique charm of bicycles. Before the main event, a famous cheerleading performance to boost excitement will begin, followed by a BMX bicycle show featuring jumps and high-difficulty skills and stunts. Additionally, there will be performances including the "3-tier bicycle" with a saddle height of 180cm, unicycle performances, and spinning shows choreographed with bicycles, allowing visitors to enjoy the distinctive appeal of bicycles.

Participation events where citizens can ride bicycles and have fun will also be presented. The "Cycle Spinning Competition," which measures riding distance on indoor bicycles, will feature sports stars from various fields such as Shin Jin-sik, Lee Bong-ju, and Yang Hee-seung. Moreover, there will be spinning battles among bicycle SNS influencers and an on-site event where participants can certify riding 42km on the festival day through a bicycle distance measurement app, providing plenty of entertainment.

Visitors can also experience diverse exhibitions related to bicycle culture and safety rules. These include the Seoul public bicycle "Ddareungi" promotion center, recycled bicycle promotion, bicycle traffic safety certification promotion, and bicycle safety rules promotion. In addition, recycled bicycles will be available for purchase on-site, and free bicycle repairs will be offered, attracting much interest from bicycle users.

Fun events for children and family visitors will also be held. Outdoor experience events such as making cotton candy with a bicycle generator, balloon bicycle making, test rides of unique bicycles like unicycles, beverage tasting, photo zones, and face painting will be available in abundance.

Meanwhile, detailed information and specific schedules for all events can be found on the "2022 Seoul Bicycle Festival website." Baek Ho, Director of the Seoul City Urban Transportation Office, said, "We have prepared various participatory events so that people can enjoy the bicycle culture that has become a daily transportation means through the Seoul Bicycle Festival," and added, "We hope everyone spends a relaxing time with bicycles at Gwanghwamun Square, a landmark in the city center."

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