Incheon Naihwang Opens After 140 Years... Citizen's Day Event on the 14th

Some parts of the Incheon Inner Port wharf will be opened to the public for the first time in 140 years since the port's opening.

Incheon City announced on the 4th that it will open Inner Port Wharf 1 and 8, which have been strictly restricted to the public as port facilities, on the 14th and hold a Citizens' Day event there. This is the first time since the opening of Incheon Port in 1883 that the inner port waterfront space has been opened for the public to enjoy the sea.

At this event, the 'Incheon Harbor Festa 2023' concert will be held featuring famous singers such as Ailee, Dynamic Duo, Woongsan Band, and Hyun Jin-young × Soul City Jazz Orchestra.

At the drone experience booth set up at the festival site, visitors can receive career counseling related to drones and experience drone soccer matches. Additionally, the Maritime Police vessel will host a performance by the Maritime Police Orchestra, and in the evening, there will be a drone light show and fireworks display. Other attractions include the Incheon Sky Water Festival, 119 Fire Safety Experience Classroom, Light Street Photo Zone, Food & Beverage (F&B) Zone, and Rest Area.

Since its opening in 2016, Incheon Port Inner Port Wharf 8 has completed the creation of the Sangsang Platform (a complex cultural facility) this year. Furthermore, last month, Incheon City signed a 'Basic Business Agreement for Joint Redevelopment Project of Inner Port Wharfs 1 and 8' with Incheon Port Authority and Incheon Urban Corporation, accelerating the project’s progress.

The view of Pier 8 in the Inner Port of Incheon Port, where the complex cultural facility 'Sangsang Platform' has been established [Photo provided by Incheon City]

Meanwhile, various related events will be held across Incheon ahead of Citizens' Day on October 15.

Starting with the Incheon City Citizens' Sports Tournament on the 6th, there will be a Street Dance Festival on the 7th, the Cheongna Music & Wine Festival and Dongincheon Romance Festival on the 14th and 15th, and the Incheon Chrysanthemum Flower Exhibition from the 14th to the 31st. Additionally, a free ride event for the Incheon City Tour circular route will be held, allowing free rides on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for a total of six days from the 4th to the 13th.

'Incheon Citizens' Day' commemorates October 15 (lunar calendar) in the 13th year of King Taejong’s reign (1413), when 'Inju' was renamed 'Incheon-gun,' marking the first appearance of the name 'Incheon' in Korean history. Incheon City designates this day as Citizens' Day and celebrates it annually.

An official from Incheon City stated, "This year’s Citizens' Day commemorative event has prepared various programs to celebrate the opening of Incheon Port Wharfs 1 and 8, returning to the citizens after 140 years."

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