Mayor Joo Kwangdeok Hopes Mountain Birdsong Festival Becomes Namyangju's Signature Civic Event

Namyangju City Successfully Hosts the First Mountain Birdsong Festival

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Kwangdeok) announced on September 29 that the "Mountain Birdsong Festival" was successfully held near Gwangneung Forest in Jinjeop-eup over two days, September 27 and 28, with the participation of around 700 citizens and visitors.

Joo Kwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, is watching children enjoying the experience at the Mountain Birdsong Festival. Provided by Namyangju City

This festival was organized as part of the "Commercial District Revitalization Package Support Project," which the city launched for the first time this year to strengthen the self-sufficiency of merchant organizations. The Gwangneung Arboretum Road Merchants Association spearheaded the event, developing the symbolic brand "Mountain Bird Path," which they plan to apply not only to the festival but also to all future activities of the association.

During the festival, an event was held under the theme "Nature and People, Culture and Art," where any citizen could participate by reciting poetry. Participants freely selected and recited one poem from several prepared by the merchants association on stage, providing a healing experience for many citizens.

In addition, various activities were offered, including drawing poetry-inspired pictures, making natural postcards with fallen leaves, craft experiences using K-Pop character figures, children's experience events, and food booths. All citizens were welcome to participate, sharing a time of relaxation and healing. Meanwhile, a variety of events promoting the Mountain Bird Path brand were also held, receiving an enthusiastic response from families visiting the festival.

Mayor Joo Kwangdeok, who visited the festival site, said, "I am very pleased to be here where the local commercial district and residents come together and communicate with nature," adding, "I hope that the Mountain Birdsong Festival, held for the first time this year, will become a signature festival of Namyangju that citizens can truly enjoy."

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