Yangju City to Host 'Jangheung Festival' on August 30... Boosting Local Commerce

Held as a Resident-Participatory Festival in Yangju City

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on August 7 that it will host the 'Yangju Jangheung Festival' for two days, from August 30 to 31, at the Jangheung Tourist Area No. 1 Public Parking Lot.

'Yangju Jangheung Festival' poster. Provided by Yangju City

This event is part of the Jangheung area commercial district revitalization project, which was selected for the Gyeonggi-do 'Hope Commercial District Project' contest. It is jointly organized by Yangju City and the Jangheung United Merchants Association, chaired by Park Haeyuk.

On the first day of the festival, August 30, the opening will be marked by a calligraphy performance, followed by a stage where local residents can directly participate, including a singing contest for residents.

On the second day, August 31, the festivities will begin with pre-show performances such as busking and beatboxing, followed by a dance competition featuring teams selected through a prior contest.

In particular, both the 'Resident Singing Contest' and the 'Dance Competition' will adopt an on-site audience voting system to actively encourage visitor participation.

During the festival, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., more than ten types of night markets will be in operation. There will also be an exhibition space where visitors can appreciate works by local artists from Jangheung, making it a vibrant event where culture and food can be enjoyed together.

An official from Yangju City stated, "Positive changes are continuing in the Jangheung area, such as the opening of the suburban railway line and selection for the contest project," and added, "We will do our best to help the Jangheung commercial district grow into an outstanding neighborhood commercial area through this event."

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