Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced that the "13th Masan Agu Day Festival," held at Odong-dong Culture Square in Masanhappo-gu, was successfully concluded with around 2,000 visitors.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, is delivering a congratulatory speech.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, is delivering a congratulatory speech.

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The festival held on the 11th, themed "A Festival Families Want to Go Out Together," featured programs that visitors could actively participate in and enjoy, such as ▲VR Experience Program ▲Absolutely Protect! Agu Jjim ▲Challenge! Agu Golden Bell ▲Large Roulette Mission Event, along with various attractions and entertainment including congratulatory performances by Gyeongnam Little Singers and Kim Yuseon from Miss Trot.

Mayor Hong Nampyo of Changwon City presenting an award to an outstanding individual.

Mayor Hong Nampyo of Changwon City presenting an award to an outstanding individual.

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In particular, to make the image of Odong-dong, known for its Agu Jjim street, a newer and more enjoyable place, the first-ever Masan Agu Day Drawing Contest was held this year, with 150 kindergarten and elementary school students participating on-site that day. Outstanding winners were awarded certificates such as the Gyeongsangnam-do Superintendent of Education Award, Changwon Mayor’s Award, and National Assembly Member Award.


Changwon City prioritized visitor safety by conducting pre-event safety inspections of facilities and deploying ambulances to thoroughly prepare for any emergencies.



Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, "This festival became a venue that everyone, regardless of age or gender, could enjoy and served as an opportunity to widely promote the excellence of Agu Jjim, Changwon’s representative dish, and the Odong-dong Agu Jjim street." He added, "We will continue to make greater efforts to inherit and develop Masan Agu Jjim, an intangible asset of Changwon City."


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