Oh Seung-rok, Nowon District Mayor, "A Festival of Unity at the Residents' Sports Competition"

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon District, Attends the ‘2023 Nowon Residents Sports Festival’

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon District, attended the ‘2023 Nowon Residents Sports Festival’ held at Nowon Madle Sports Town in Sanggye-dong at 10 a.m. on the 29th.

The Residents Sports Festival was held to provide opportunities for improving residents' health through everyday sports activities and to promote communication and harmony among the 510,000 residents of Nowon District.

Starting with the entrance ceremony of the teams from 19 neighborhoods, residents of all ages and backgrounds participated, showcasing a grand parade reflecting the unique characteristics of each neighborhood. Following the opening declaration and the athletes' oath, the main events began. The six events included ▲tug-of-war ▲mixed relay ▲volleyball ▲7-player penalty shootout ▲color plate flipping ▲putting ojami (small bean bags) into baskets, along with a special side event, ▲senior citizens’ straw rope twisting competition.

Additionally, there was a congratulatory performance by Taekwondo trot singer Na Tae-ju, and a raffle with generous prizes such as bicycles and sports equipment, providing various attractions.

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon District, said, “Despite the rain, I am glad that so many residents participated and that this became a festival of harmony through friendly competition. We will continue to do our best to promote healthy leisure activities and everyday sports among residents.”

Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo District, Seoul, Successfully Concludes the Second Season of Magok Culture Street Busking

Performances to be held for the next two months starting with the opening ceremony

More abundant than last year

Performance venues filled with MZ generation and family audiences

Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo District, Seoul, attended the busking opening ceremony held at Magok Culture Street at 6 p.m. on the 29th and enjoyed the performances with residents.

The busking event was held on a special stage set up on the lawn next to Exit 1 of Balsan Station on Subway Line 5, under the theme ‘Express Your Talent.’

Magok Culture Street Busking is a cultural and artistic project initiated by Mayor Kim Tae-woo, which was a huge success last year, aiming to increase local residents’ opportunities to enjoy culture and arts and revitalize the local commercial district. This year marks the second season following last year.

The busking performances started with ‘Seonamjae Poloceum Circus,’ followed by indie band ‘Springs,’ a dance team composed of students from Hoseo Vocational School, and the world-renowned b-boy team ‘Gambler Crew,’ which has won over 50 international competitions.

The lawn in front of the stage was packed with audiences sitting on mats in small groups, standing and jumping excitedly, leaving no empty spots.

The audience included families with children, couples enjoying weekend dates, and elderly residents, representing a wide range of ages.

Side events such as instant photo booths, tarot card readings, and caricature drawing also attracted attention around the busking area.

Starting with the opening ceremony on this day, Magok Culture Street Busking will be held every Friday and Saturday for two months until June. It offers differentiated performances that can be enjoyed by children, the MZ generation, and middle-aged to older adults alike.

In May, performances focused on dance and magic shows for children and family audiences will be held at Exciting Street (in front of 23 Magokdong-ro 4-gil), while Singing Street (in front of 62 Magokdong-ro) will feature various music genres such as folk, popular songs, and musical gala shows.

In June, Beat Street (in front of 61 Magokdong-ro) will host performances tailored to the sensibilities of the MZ generation, including hip-hop, dance, and loop station shows, while Melody Street (in front of Space K Seoul) will present diverse genres such as acoustic, jazz, and folk music.

Mayor Kim Tae-woo said, “We prepared this busking event to create a Gangseo full of culture and arts where residents can enjoy diverse and high-quality cultural events without having to go to Gangnam or Hongdae. Thanks to the enthusiastic response from residents, this year’s event is even more abundant. I hope everyone relieves their accumulated stress and enjoys it to the fullest.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.