Guri City Holds 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: "Illuminating Lights of Love and Hope"

Mayor Baek Kyunghyun Vows to Create a Happier Guri City
Warm Year-End Atmosphere with Performances and Choir at Guri Square

Guri City in Gyeonggi Province, led by Mayor Baek Kyunghyun, held the "2025 Guri City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony" at Guri Square on November 28, illuminating the night with lights of love and hope together with its citizens.

Guri City held the "2025 Guri City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony" at Guri Square on November 28. Photo by Guri City

This event was organized by the Guri City Christian Council, with participation from citizens, local churches, and various community groups, making it a meaningful occasion to share the warmth of the year-end season.

At the lighting ceremony, there were magic shows for children, carol choir performances, and congratulatory performances. When the tree was lit, cheers and applause erupted throughout the square. Citizens spent time capturing memories of winter by taking commemorative photos with family and friends.

In his congratulatory address, Mayor Baek Kyunghyun stated, "It is very meaningful to share the joy of lighting the Christmas tree with all of you at the end of the year, filled with love and hope. I hope the lights of the tree, embodying the love and hope of Jesus Christ, will spread warmth throughout every corner of Guri City."

Baek Kyunghyun, Mayor of Guri, is giving a greeting speech at the "2025 Guri City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony" held at Guri Square on November 28. Provided by Guri City

He added, "The interest and participation of our citizens are the driving forces that make Guri a better place to live. Moving forward, I will continue to work with our citizens to create 'Joyful Change, Happier Guri City' through collaborative city administration."

A city official announced, "Additional Christmas trees will be installed at the Galmae-dong Complex Government Building and the Jangja Lake Ecological Park in Topyeong-dong, and they will be on display until January 15, 2026."

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