Gangneung City Hosts Seollal Holiday Welcome Events for Tourists...Varied Programs Including AI Contest

A Variety of Programs to Enjoy Throughout the City
Unique Content Abounds, Including an AI Contest

Gangneung City in Gangwon Province (Mayor Kim Hongkyu) and the Gangneung Tourism Development Corporation (President Kang Heemoon) announced on February 10 that they will host a "Seollal Holiday Welcome Event for Tourists" at major tourist attractions in the city from February 14 to February 17, Seollal day, so that tourists and returning visitors to Gangneung during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday can fully enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Anmok Traveler Center. Provided by Gangneung City

First, at the Gyeongpo Visitor Center, from February 15 to 17, there will be traditional game experiences and performances, an AI-powered Gangneung image contest being introduced for the first time this year, and food trucks offering winter snacks to warm cold bodies and hearts. In addition, indoors, a variety of hands-on programs will be available, including a coffee drip experience filled with the aroma of Gangneung coffee, making your own key ring, and fortune-telling sessions such as tarot and four pillars of destiny readings to check your fortune for the year.

The Anmok Visitor Center began creating the Seollal mood early through an emotional photo zone that has been in operation since February 9. In particular, from February 14, when the Seollal holiday officially begins, through February 17, outdoor performances with distinctive themes such as tap jazz, pop musical, and brass performances will be held every day, offering visitors an even richer array of things to enjoy. At the same time, a hanbok rental service will be available at all times, allowing visitors to wear hanbok and capture the spirit of Seollal in photos at the photo zone.

Gyeongpo Seollal holiday leaflet. Provided by Gangneung City

In addition, from February 16 to 17, various experience programs such as busking performances, traditional Korean music performances, traditional tea experiences, writing wish notes, and traditional folk games will be held throughout Gangneung, including on Wolhwa Street, at the Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Hall, and at the Gangneung Daedohobu Government Office, so that both residents and tourists can feel the holiday atmosphere anywhere in the downtown area.

Eom Geummun, head of the Tourism Policy Division, said, "This Seollal event has been prepared so that those visiting Gangneung can take a break and find small moments of joy throughout the city," adding, "We hope you will create many special memories in Gangneung in this Year of Visiting Gangneung."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.