Daegu Sincheon Riverside Hosts 'Chilseong Night Market Festival' ... 'Watermelon and Beer Eating Contest' Draws Attention

Daegu City and the Daegu Traditional Market Promotion Foundation will hold the '2023 Chilseong Night Market Yamaek Festival' for three days from the 4th to the 6th at Chilseong Night Market.

Following last year, this is the second time the event is being held. Amid continuous heatwaves, various events and performances will take place along the Sincheon Riverside, allowing citizens exhausted by the heat to enjoy cool summer nights.

Promotional Material Announcing the 'Chilseong Night Market Yamac Festival'

The event, starting with an opening performance and opening ceremony at 6 p.m. on the 4th, will feature an 'Ice Recreation' using ice and a 'Beer Drinking Contest' where visitors can participate directly. Participants will receive night market vouchers as prizes.

On the following day, there will be a 'Saxophone Performance,' a 'Watermelon Eating Contest,' and an on-site singing contest called 'Street Karaoke.' The festival will conclude on Sunday with the 'Daegu Dancers Night,' a competition featuring street dancers active in various genres.

Additionally, a permanent experience area will be set up at the venue where families can enjoy activities such as 'Giant Jenga,' 'Fan Making,' and 'Upcycling.' Safety management personnel will also be stationed throughout the event to ensure safe proceedings.

Ahn Jung-gon, Director of the Economic Bureau of the city, said, "We hope citizens tired from the tropical nights will visit Chilseong Night Market to cool off and create many joyful memories." He added, "We will continue to strive to ensure that Chilseong Night Market maintains its reputation as Daegu's representative nighttime tourist attraction."

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