The Unveiling of the "Bell of Hwacheon Residents" Rings Out Unity and Hope
Hwacheon County Holds Completion Ceremony for Bell and Bell Tower at County Office
Bell Tower Covers 45㎡, Bell Weighs 7.5 Tons... Completed After Two Years
Bell of Hwacheon Residents Stands Tall at County Office
Ringing the Bell for Unity and Hope Begins
The "Bell of Hwacheon Residents" and its bell tower, symbolizing the unity and well-being of Hwacheon residents, were unveiled for the first time on December 1.
Hwacheon County held a completion ceremony for the "Hwacheon County Bell of the People" on the 1st at a space prepared inside the county office building. Photo by Hwacheon County
View original imageHwacheon County held a completion ceremony for the "Bell Tower of Hwacheon Residents" on December 1 in a space prepared inside the county office building.
The Bell of Hwacheon Residents, located next to the main gate of the county office, was revealed after about two years of construction since it began in 2023.
The bell tower covers an area of 45 square meters, and the bell itself weighs 7.5 tons (2,000 kan).
At the completion ceremony, County Governor Choi Moonsoon, Council Chairpersons Park Daehyun and Ryu Heesang, county council members, military unit commanders, and heads of local organizations participated in the unveiling of the signboard and the bell-ringing event.
The bell was rung to express the hope for unity among Hwacheon residents and to wish for the successful hosting of the 2026 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival.
Until now, Hwacheon held a New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony every year at the World Peace Bell Park near the Peace Dam, but many residents found it difficult to participate due to limited nighttime access.
With the installation of the "Bell of Hwacheon Residents" at the county office, these inconveniences and regrets have now been resolved.
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Choi Moonsoon, Governor of Hwacheon County, stated, "Now, the 'Bell Tower of Hwacheon Residents' and the 'Bell of Hwacheon Residents' will serve as meaningful spaces that unite the hearts of our residents and spread the sound of hope for the future."
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