3,000 Foreign Tourists Hold 'Beer and Dakgangjeong Party' at Incheon Port on the 15th

Incheon City has prepared a special event for foreign tourists to revitalize tourism.

The city and the Incheon Tourism Organization will hold the '1883 Incheon Maekgang Party' at 4 p.m. on the 15th at the Incheon Port Sangsang Platform (complex cultural space).

The '1883' in the event name refers to the year Incheon Port opened, while 'Maek' (beer from Gaehang-ro) and 'Gang' (dakgangjeong from Sinpo Market) represent Incheon's signature foods.

This event is based on the history of the opening of Incheon Port in 1883, which laid the foundation for Incheon to grow as the gateway city of South Korea and an international city. It aims to promote 'Global Tourism City Incheon,' which leads exchanges with people worldwide by offering diverse tourism content and infrastructure.

About 3,000 foreign tourists from 10 countries including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United States, and Russia are expected to attend.

The city plans to provide foreign tourists staying at least one night in Incheon with one can of beer per person and one whole dakgangjeong per three people for free at the Maekgang Party. Additionally, attractions such as medical and beauty information?key interests of foreign tourists?hanji craft experiences, and flea markets will be available.

In particular, the event will introduce local foods such as dakgangjeong from Sinpo Market, which is also selected as one of Korea’s top 10 traditional markets, and actively promote Incheon tourism content by encouraging visits to nearby tourist spots like Sinpo Market and Gaehangjang.

Moreover, various performances representing Korea will be held, including Bupyeong pungmul troupe composed of local artists, gyeokpa and taekwondo dance, fusion gugak, as well as busking, rock bands, popera, and K-pop performances.

In 2016, 4,500 Chinese group tourists held a 'Chimaek Party' at Wolmido in Incheon, which became a hot topic.

An official from Incheon City stated, "We will prepare well so that this event can revitalize the local tourism industry, which has been stagnant, and serve as a catalyst for economic revitalization in the old downtown area."

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