Namyangju City Successfully Concludes "2025 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony," Delivering a Message of Hope

Over 500 Participants: Sacred Choir Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
A Christmas of Sharing and Unity in Action

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) announced on December 7 that it had successfully concluded the "2025 Sacred Choir Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony" on December 6 in the square in front of City Hall, with local churches and citizens participating together.

Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is delivering a greeting at the "2025 Sacred Music Choir Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony," held on the 6th in the square in front of the city hall, where local churches and citizens gathered together. Provided by Namyangju City

This event, hosted by the Namyangju Christian Council (President: Pastor Jeon Kwonhee), was organized to share the meaning of Christmas with citizens at the end of the year and to deliver a message of hope to the local community.

Approximately 500 people attended the event, including Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, City Council Chairman Jo Seongdae, local members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, council officials, and local residents. The event began with praise and prayer, followed by a Christmas worship service, evangelism awards and scholarship presentations, the sacred choir festival, and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

In particular, the presentation of scholarships to youth and the provision of heating support by the World Vision Gyeonggi Northern Branch embodied the spirit of sharing at Christmas and resonated deeply with attendees. The sacred choir festival, featuring choirs from seven churches and special performance teams, offered a diverse array of praise performances for all ages, greatly enhancing the atmosphere and receiving enthusiastic responses from families in attendance.

Namyangju City held the '2025 Sacred Music Choir Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony' on the 6th at the plaza in front of City Hall, with local churches and citizens participating together. Provided by Namyangju City

The highlight of the event was the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, where citizens joined together to shout "Merry Christmas" as the tree was illuminated. As the tree lit up brightly, the square was filled with applause and cheers.

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok stated, "As we celebrate the birth of baby Jesus, I hope the warm message of Christmas will bring comfort and hope to each and every citizen. We will continue to expand community events that bring together people of all generations and backgrounds, making Namyangju a city where everyone can be happy."

Namyangju City held the '2025 Sacred Music Choir Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony' on the 6th at the square in front of the city hall, with local churches and citizens participating together. Provided by Namyangju City

The Namyangju Christian Council has held a lighting ceremony every Christmas season, establishing it as a cultural event where the local faith community and residents come together. This year's Christmas tree will remain on display until January 7 next year, providing an open space that any citizen can freely enjoy.

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