Pocheon City Successfully Concludes 23rd Citizens' Day: A Festival of Unity by Citizens, Government, and Military

Pocheon City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Younghyun) successfully concluded the 23rd Pocheon Citizens' Day event at Pocheon Sports Complex on the 12th. Held under the theme of "A Greater Pocheon, Greater Happiness Created by Citizens, Government, and Military Together," the event drew the largest number of citizens ever and ended as a festival of unity, receiving an enthusiastic response.

Baek Younghyun, mayor of Pocheon, is delivering a greeting at the 23rd Pocheon Citizens' Day event held at Pocheon Sports Complex on the 12th. Provided by Pocheon City

The event began with the Citizen Bell Ringing Ceremony and featured a variety of programs jointly planned and participated in by citizens, government, and the military, including the Resident Self-Governance Harmony Festival, the Blueway Walking Competition, Pocheon Bibimbap Making, and military-related performances and exhibitions. On the special stage, performances were given by the Pocheon Youth Orchestra, the Pocheon City Folk Art Troupe, and an art troupe from Hokuto City, Japan, a sister city. In addition, more than 50 experiential and exhibition booths were set up at the venue, offering a diverse range of activities for families to enjoy together at the end of the long holiday.

This year, eight recipients were honored in seven categories for the Citizens’ Awards. Mayor Baek Younghyun personally read the award citations to express his gratitude and respect to the winners during the ceremony.

The Black Eagles Air Show, which was scheduled for 4:30 p.m. that day, was canceled for safety reasons due to poor weather conditions (insufficient visibility caused by heavy cloud cover). The Air Force made the decision after conducting a test flight at the venue in an effort to proceed with the show, but the cancellation was announced on-site without prior consultation with the city, leaving attendees disappointed.

In his commemorative speech, Mayor Baek Younghyun expressed deep gratitude, stating, "Although we faced many hardships, including the Air Force accidental bombing incident this spring and the extreme heavy rains this summer that led to the declaration of a special disaster area, we were able to quickly return to normal life thanks to the citizens who joined forces to overcome these crises."

Pocheon City held the 23rd Pocheon Citizens' Day event at Pocheon Sports Complex on the 12th. Provided by Pocheon City

He also expressed his strong determination, saying, "I will take full responsibility to see through the ongoing projects to completion, such as being selected as a pilot area for the Special Education Development Zone and the remarkable growth in the tourism sector centered on the Hantan River Garden Festa, to ensure that Pocheon becomes a truly satisfying and livable city for its citizens."

The celebratory concert that followed featured entertainers beloved by people of all ages, including Choi Hyunwoo, singer Myjin, Billie, Kim Heejae, and Kim Taewoo, providing citizens with an enjoyable time. The highlight of the event was a grand finale of a 1,000-drone light show and fireworks, illuminating the autumn night sky.

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