Itaewon Tragedy Condolences... Changwon Special City Cancels All Cultural Performances and Events at Masan Chrysanthemum Festival

Changwon City Hall, Gyeongnam.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced on the 31st that, considering the national mourning period until November 5th amid the nationwide grief caused by the Itaewon accident, all cultural performances and large-scale gatherings scheduled during the Chrysanthemum Festival period will be completely canceled.

Originally, 109 teams were scheduled to perform during the Chrysanthemum Festival at Masan Marine New City, 3·15 Marine Nuri Park, Happo Waterfront Park, Odong-dong Cultural Plaza, and other locations, but due to the Itaewon accident, 91 teams' performances have been canceled.

Additionally, the marine drone light show and flying board performance, which were scheduled to be held at Happo Waterfront Park on November 5th, have also been canceled due to the possibility of large crowds gathering.

However, the chrysanthemum artwork exhibition, experience, sales, promotional booths, and Pet Village within Masan Marine New City will operate as planned.

Jung Jin-seong, Director of Tourism, said, “There will be disappointment for tourists who have long awaited the Masan Chrysanthemum Festival, but considering the serious situation, it was unavoidable to cancel cultural performances and events. The festival site will be open, so we ask visitors to come with a calm mind.”

This year’s Masan Chrysanthemum Festival will be held under the theme “Where the scent of chrysanthemums lingers on the autumn sea” from October 29th to November 9th for 12 days at Masan Marine New City. The festival site will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and there is no separate admission fee.

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