Hangang Project Headquarters Announces Public-Private Partnership Project for 'Hangang Festival'

Contest Open Until the 30th of Next Month

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Hangang Project Headquarters announced on the 22nd that it is calling for private cooperation projects to participate in the '2023 Hangang Festival,' held every season under the theme of 'Hangang where all kinds of pleasures gather.' The application deadline is until the 20th of next month.

The 'Hangang Festival' is a Hangang festival brand expanded to all four seasons since last year. In its second year, this year’s festival plans to showcase a festival filled with the beautiful atmosphere and enjoyable activities unique to each season at Hangang in spring, summer, fall, and winter.

The Hangang Project Headquarters will officially start preparing for the '2023 Hangang Festival' by launching the call for private cooperation projects. The private cooperation project is conducted to create a richer festival by soliciting and supporting creative private programs suitable for Hangang’s culture, arts, and leisure activities, and has been promoted since 2015.

Eligibility for application is private companies capable of self-funding and executing the project. They are looking forward to the participation of private companies with innovative ideas and passion so that citizens and domestic and international tourists can safely and enjoyably experience the festival throughout all four seasons.

The application categories are ▲Culture and Arts Type (music performances, film screenings, book culture, etc.) ▲Installation Art Type (character sculptures installation, year-end and New Year’s landscape lighting, etc.) ▲Hangang Tour Type (walking, cycling, leisure sports, etc. utilizing Hangang tours) ▲Rest and Appreciation Type (art resting areas, picnics). After reviewing the desired category’s application details, applicants should prepare the project plan and other required documents and submit them via email by the 20th of next month.

The evaluation will be conducted through document and interview assessments, based on criteria such as theme suitability, public interest, safety management, and project execution capability. Conditional selections will be made by the end of March, followed by detailed consultations, with final selections expected to be confirmed in May.

If selected, the project will participate as a program of the '2023 Hangang Festival.' The private cooperation company will organize and take charge of overall planning and execution of the event, while Seoul City will support administrative matters such as providing venues and promotion.

Juyong Tae, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Hangang Project Headquarters, said, “We look forward to the interest and participation of many companies with fresh and original ideas so that the four-season festival 'Hangang Festival,' held at Hangang, Seoul’s representative attraction, can offer even richer enjoyment through private cooperation projects.”

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