Gwangju Donggu Resumes Chungjang Alley Travel: "Time Slip into Memories"

Gwangju Dong-gu is resuming the 'Chungjang Alley Travel,' which it is promoting to revitalize the Chungjang-ro area and provide new cultural experience opportunities for residents and visitors. Provided by Gwangju Dong-gu

On September 11, Gwangju Donggu announced that it will resume the "Chungjang Alley Travel," an initiative aimed at revitalizing the Chungjang-ro area and providing new cultural experiences for residents and visitors.

Having long served as the heart of Gwangju, "Chungjang-ro" is a vibrant location where the splendor of a major city coexists with the humble charm of its alleys. The alley travel program is designed to highlight these unique characteristics of Chungjang-ro, offering a special experience that spans both day and night.

The Chungjang-ro Alley Travel features four different courses: the Memory Course, the Night View Course, the Time Slip Course, and the K-POP Course, which will be operated sequentially. The "Memory Course" allows participants to stroll through the famous sites and long-standing establishments of Chungjang-ro, as well as its alleys filled with the atmosphere of the 1970s and 1980s, guided by a local storyteller. The "Night View Course" offers the opportunity to capture the vibrant city nightlife alongside a professional photographer, allowing visitors to feel the energy of a big city.

The "Time Slip Course" enables participants to take commemorative photos throughout Chungjang-ro, dressed in period costumes such as those from the Enlightenment era or school uniforms from the 1960s and 1970s, accompanied by a photographer. The final "K-POP Course" focuses on the K-POP Street, where participants can experience Gwangju's K-POP culture and take dance lessons at a professional dance academy. Applications to participate can be made through the "Chungjang's House" website, and further details are available from the Market and Commercial District Team of the Job and Economy Division.

Lim Taek, head of Donggu District, stated, "Chungjang Alley Travel is an opportunity for visitors to newly discover the history and culture of Chungjang-ro and to build connections with local merchants." He added, "As the program was well received by citizens in the first half of the year, we hope it will continue to provide meaningful experiences for those visiting Chungjang-ro in the second half as well."

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