Sejong Bitree Festival to Be Held with Citizen-Funded Budget

Now in Its Third Year,
The Winter Festival Expands as a Citizen-Participatory Cultural Event

The Sejong Bitree Festival, which will decorate early winter nights with neon lights, is set to take place.

Bitree Festival Opening Ceremony Poster / Graphic provided by Citizens' Promotion Group

Now in its third year, the Bitree Festival will open at 7 p.m. on November 22 in the area around Eung Bridge near Sejong City Hall. Due to budget cuts by local politicians, the festival will once again be held through citizen fundraising and sponsorship this year.

Jointly hosted by the Citizens' Promotion Group and the Sejong City Council of Churches, the festival is set to be a representative citizen-participatory winter event, running for 40 days until December 31.

The Bitree Festival will feature more than 30 trees decorated by citizens, exhibited at the southern plaza of Eung Bridge. Trees from the Council of Churches, as well as participation from institutions and businesses, will make this a true festival uniting the public, private sector, and religious community.

The opening ceremony will begin with a pre-show by the traditional percussion group "Gut," followed by a spectacular lighting ceremony and performances by the Yang Wangyeol Band and CCM praise group "Noah." Major events include a Christmas Eve celebration on December 24, a New Year's Eve fireworks show on December 31, as well as weekend busking and night market booths. Organizers say this will make for the most vibrant winter festival yet.

A representative from the Citizens' Promotion Group for the Bitree Festival stated, "The Bitree Festival, created together by citizens, churches, and the local community, is becoming the signature winter festival of Sejong. We hope it will be a time for families and neighbors to share warmth together through the end of the year."

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