Seongnam City to Hold '50th Anniversary of City Promotion Ceremony' at Seongnam Arts Center on the 5th

Seongnam City Hall

Seongnam City in Gyeonggi Province will hold the ‘50th Anniversary Citizens' Day Ceremony’ at 10 a.m. on the 5th at the Seongnam Arts Center Opera House.

About 2,000 people, including Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin, citizens from various sectors, and members of the National Assembly, provincial and city councils, will attend the event to celebrate the proud 50-year history of Seongnam City.

The event will begin with performances by the Seongnam City Traditional Korean Music Orchestra’s ‘Taepyeongga’ and the ensemble drum concerto ‘Ta,’ followed by the reading of the Citizens' Charter, an awards ceremony for 10 model citizens and 4 cultural award recipients, and the screening of congratulatory videos for the 50th anniversary of city status sent from sister cities such as Fullerton, USA.

Additionally, five individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Seongnam City will be awarded the ‘Seongnam Honorary Citizen Certificate.’ Yongsan-KC Lloyd Brown, commander who has provided opportunities for U.S. military cultural enjoyment to Seongnam citizens, Gachon University President Lee Gil-yeo, Father Kim Ha-jong, short track skater Choi Min-jung, and soccer player Kim Ji-su will be named honorary citizens of Seongnam (totaling 22 to date).

A hologram performance conveying a message of challenge and hope will also be presented.

The ceremony will conclude with attendees singing the ‘Seongnam Citizens' Song’ together.

On the 7th and 8th, Seongnam City will hold various events at Seongnam City Hall Plaza, including a 4th Industrial Revolution Experience Zone, family flea market, pop-up playground, and a direct trade market for excellent agricultural and specialty products from sister cities.

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin stated, "Seongnam was promoted from the Gwangju-gun Seongnam Branch Office to a city on July 1, 1973. The population, which was 190,000 at the time, has now grown to 920,000, and with about 97,000 businesses, it has developed into a leading city of advanced technology and innovation in Korea. I hope many citizens will participate in the numerous events held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the city’s promotion."

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