A Festival Filled with Hopes for Hosting the World Expo Opens Across Busan!

International Bureau of Expositions (BIE) Busan On-Site Inspection Period, Total 67 Citizen Participation Events

Spreading Busan Citizens' Desire to Host the World Expo, Creating One Team Atmosphere

Various events expressing the hope to host the 2030 World Expo will be intensively held across Busan in early April, coinciding with the visit of the International Bureau of Expositions (BIE) inspection team.

As Busan enters the main phase of preparations to host the 2030 World Expo, various events aimed at spreading the citizens' desire to host the Expo will be held throughout the city’s districts and counties.

So far, the city and its districts and counties have devoted great effort to preparations in areas such as urban environment maintenance, safety management, traffic conditions, and publicity in anticipation of the BIE’s on-site inspection.

In particular, recognizing the enthusiasm of the host city’s citizens as one of the key criteria for deciding the World Expo host city, the city and its 16 districts and counties have formed one team to prepare 67 citizen participation events to showcase this passion both domestically and internationally.

▲ Expo hosting wish events highlighting the characteristics and strengths of each district and county

In Haeundae-gu, the event “2030 Expo Busan Propose In Haeundae” will be held. Expo symbol sculptures and gardens will be created around Gunam-ro, and various attractions will be provided through the “Haeundae Tower” and “Sand Land Art” at Haeundae Beach.

At Suyeong-gu’s Gwangalli Beach area, the “Jindueohwa”?a traditional nighttime fishing method where fishing boats carry torches?will be reenacted as a performance to pray for Busan’s Expo hosting. Additionally, a “Gwangalli M Drone Light Show” using 1,500 drones will be held, displaying various Expo-related phrases in a coordinated manner.

At Dong-gu’s Bukhang Waterfront Park, the “Take Photos∼ Solve Quizzes∼ Let’s Play at Bukhang! Quiz Tour” will be conducted, allowing citizens to explore Bukhang with the Expo as the theme.

At Busanjin-gu’s Busan Citizens Park, Geumjeong-gu’s Oncheoncheon, and Gangseo-gu’s Nakdong River area, the “Expo Hope Dream Light Festival,” “Expo Hosting Wish Lantern Festival,” and “30-ri Cherry Blossom Festival” will respectively be held to greatly elevate the atmosphere for hosting the Expo.

▲ Cultural and artistic exhibitions and performances for all citizens to enjoy while wishing for Expo hosting

In Jung-gu, the “Yonggol Dance Festa (Dragon Valley Dance Festa)” will be held at Yongdusan Park to wish for Expo hosting. A nationwide dance competition will be held recruiting student participants, and a special performance by the famous dance crew “Holybang” is also planned, creating a festival that all citizens can enjoy.

In Nam-gu, a themed tour bus wishing for Expo hosting will operate. The tour bus will run during the BIE inspection visit period, with professional guides leading visits to local attractions such as the UN Memorial Cemetery and Oryukdo, naturally spreading the enthusiasm for hosting the Expo within the region.

Music concerts and street performances (busking) wishing for Expo hosting will be held in various areas including Seo-gu, Dong-gu, and Yeongdo-gu, aiming to naturally engage all citizens and draw their passion and interest toward hosting the Expo.

Mayor Park Hyung-jun stated, “The BIE’s on-site inspection in Busan is a turning point that will determine the fate of the Expo hosting bid. We will concentrate all the capabilities of the city and district governments to ensure the inspection team fully understands the citizens’ passion for the Expo throughout our community.” He added, “As the city and its 16 districts and counties unite as One Team to make every effort to host the Expo, we ask all citizens to show great interest and participate actively in the various events held throughout April to spread the hosting enthusiasm.”

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