‘Life Shots Are in Gumi!’ ... Kumo Stream Cherry Blossoms Herald the Start of Spring

'Spring Again Here' Theme, 'Youth, Geumocheon Cherry Blossom Festival'

Diverse Programs Including Experience, Games, Food, and Photo Zones

Gumi City in Gyeongbuk will hold the 2024 Youth, Geumocheon Cherry Blossom Festival under the theme "Spring Again Here" from the 22nd to the 26th, coinciding with the cherry blossom blooming season that signals the start of spring. The festival will take place around Geumocheon Stream, Geumosan Lawn Plaza, and Geuridan-gil.

Last year’s youth, Geumocheon Cherry Blossom Festival scene.

On the 23rd and 24th, for two days, zones such as the Experience (Market) Zone, Main Performance, Youth Game Zone, and Food Zone will operate centered around Geumocheon Stream. At Geumosan Lawn Plaza, there will be Youth Karaoke and Youth Busking, while street busking and store events will be held around Geuridan-gil.

Additionally, to create lasting memories of spring 2024, four floating photo spots featuring windmills and hot air balloons, along with photo zones including 3D holograms and media facades, will be open day and night for five days.

Starting from Olympic Bridge and stretching along Geumocheon Stream, the Experience (Market) Zone will feature the Youth Market where visitors can browse and purchase handmade products such as handcrafted syrups, bags, aprons, and flower teas. The Youth Experience Zone offers lifestyle art and craft activities like making cotton candy, keychains, and balloon candy cups. Visitors can also enjoy and purchase works by local artists at the Youth Art Fair Zone.

The main performances on the floating stage on Geumocheon Stream will begin with a Friday eve show by local cultural artists, followed by various cultural and artistic performances over the weekend, including Charlie Jazz Ensemble, Cheonmu Cheerleading Team, and Bubble Tiger, covering diverse genres.

On the 24th, a special stage by La Poem, the crossover group that won the third season of JTBC's Phantom Singer, is scheduled. Street busking stages will also be available at Geumosan Lawn Plaza and Geuridan-gil.

The Food Zone, set up along the walking trail near Geumo Tennis Court, will offer a place to rest and enjoy 14 different types of food, including fried chicken, Turkish kebabs, and takoyaki. The Youth Game Zone will feature various event programs such as rodeo games, pocket soccer, and shooting star games.

With the cooperation of nearby merchants, restrooms in participating stores will be open free of charge for spring visitors, and various events including price discounts will be held throughout Geuridan-gil. Additionally, the Gumi Video Media Center will host a cherry blossom film festival and a DJing party.

Mayor Kim Jang-ho said, "Through the 'Youth, Geumocheon Cherry Blossom Festival,' I hope families, friends, and couples can create beautiful and joyful memories. We will continue to develop Gumi as a romantic cultural city through diverse cultural and artistic events."

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