Jongno Residents' Day Ceremony on May 11: Proclamation of 'Jongno: The Way of Seoul'

The scene of the '30th Jongno Residents' Day' ceremony held last year at Songhyeon Park. (Photo by Jongno District Office)

Jongno District of Seoul (District Mayor: Chung Moonhun) announced on May 7 that it will hold the '31st Jongno Residents' Day Ceremony' on a special stage set up on Sambong-ro (from Sambong-ro to Jongno 3-gil) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on May 11.

This year's ceremony is designed to boost residents' pride and affection for their district ahead of the second anniversary of the 8th popularly elected administration, and to provide a time for all participants to come together and communicate. The event will open with a pre-ceremony video presenting Jongno's strength and vision, followed by a celebratory performance by the Seoul National University Elementary School marching band.

The highlight of the event will be the Integrated Brand Identity Proclamation Ceremony. This segment will announce Jongno as 'the beginning and future of Korea,' 'the center of history and Seoul, the new center of culture-Jongno,' and 'the origin of Korea and the future direction-Jongno.' District Mayor Chung Moonhun will personally proclaim 'Jongno: The Way of Seoul,' explaining the meaning behind the integrated brand. Singers Hong Jinyoung and Lee Chanseong will perform special stages to celebrate Jongno Residents' Day and further enhance the festive atmosphere.

From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, anyone who subscribes to at least one of Jongno District's official social media channels (JongnoTV, blog, Instagram, KakaoTalk) and either likes or comments on the event video can, after staff verification, participate in experience programs such as caricature drawing, Chilbo grip tok making, face painting, and balloon art.

Additionally, there will be an 'Integrated Brand Identity Promotion Exhibition,' a 'Photo Exhibition on the Construction of the Integrated Government Office,' a fan meeting with Jongno-based e-sports team 'Dplus KIA,' and a smart resource circulation experience booth.

District Mayor Chung Moonhun stated, "To mark the 31st Jongno Residents' Day, we hope to create a meaningful moment that unites the hearts of all who cherish and love Jongno," adding, "We look forward to the active interest and participation of all Jongno residents in this event, which aims to foster unity and harmony."

Jongno District designated May 9 as Jongno Residents' Day and has held annual commemorative events ever since. Last year, the ceremony took place at the newly opened Songhyeon Park, which was made accessible for the first time in 110 years and has since become a beloved spot for citizens and tourists alike.

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