Gapyeong-gun Hosts '2024 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony'... Illuminating the Light of Hope

Hosted by Gapyeong-gun and Gapyeong Christian Federation
Reflecting on the Meaning of Sharing and Service

The '2024 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony,' co-hosted by Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province (Governor Seo Tae-won) and the Gapyeong Christian Federation (President Min Hyun-gi), was held on the afternoon of the 2nd at 5 PM in the parking lot of the Gapyeong County Council and the rotary in front of the county office.

The '2024 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony,' co-hosted by Gapyeong County and the Gapyeong Christian Federation, took place on the 2nd at 5 PM in the Gapyeong County Council parking lot and the rotary in front of the county office. Photo by Gapyeong County

The ceremony was attended by Seo Tae-won, Governor of Gapyeong-gun, Kim Kyung-soo, Chairman of the Gapyeong County Council, pastors and congregants of the Gapyeong Christian Federation, and about 200 residents, who reflected on the meaning of sharing and service ahead of Christmas.

The Christmas tree lighting ceremony is a symbolic event that recalls the meaning of sharing and service and conveys love and care to marginalized neighbors. Going forward, the Christmas tree is expected to play a role in illuminating hope for residents during the year-end and New Year season.

The event was accompanied by a performance from the military band of the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division, and attending citizens, many with their families, listened to the warm music while reflecting on the meaning of Christmas. The tree was decorated with thousands of sparkling lights, and the combination of the decorated tree and splendid lighting welcomed residents during the year-end and New Year season.

Governor Seo Tae-won delivered a congratulatory message, saying, “I hope this will be a warm year-end and Christmas where everyone's dreams and wishes come true.” Min Hyun-gi, President of the Gapyeong Christian Federation, said, “I pray that God's great blessings will be with the homes of the residents and church members.”

Gapyeong-gun stated that it hopes this lighting ceremony will not only be an event commemorating Christmas but also serve as an important opportunity to deliver a message of sharing and hope.

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