Uam Historical Park Emerges as a Nighttime Attraction with New Landscape Lighting Installation

Reflection Effects on the Pond in Front of Deokporu

Open Until 9 p.m. in Winter, 10 p.m. in Summer

Uamsajeok Historical Park (Photo by Daejeon City)

On March 5 at 7:00 p.m., the city of Daejeon will hold the "Uam Historical Park Nighttime Landscape Lighting Ceremony" at Uam Historical Park (65, Gayang-dong, Dong-gu), a space dedicated to history and culture.

Opened in April 1998, Uam Historical Park is one of Daejeon's representative historical and cultural parks, attracting many citizens year-round. It was established based on the legacy of Uam, a renowned scholar and politician of the mid-Joseon Dynasty.

This nighttime landscape lighting project involved a total investment of approximately 500 million won, installing LED landscape lighting throughout the entire park area of about 53,000 square meters. Lighting has been placed to highlight major cultural heritage sites such as Namganjeongsa, pedestrian pathways, and waterscape areas, allowing visitors to identify the spatial layout and architectural features even at night.

In addition to the cultural heritage sites, particular emphasis was placed on the lotus pond (Yeonji) in front of Deokporu. Lights were installed along the walking paths and waterfront around the pond to create reflections on the water surface, adding another nighttime landscape feature to the park.

Uamsajeok Park (Photo by Daejeon City)

Daejeon City conducted a 10-day pilot operation from February 9 to 18, gathering feedback from visitors and addressing any deficiencies. With this lighting ceremony as a starting point, the landscape lighting will now be operated in earnest.

The lights will be operated from sunset until 9:00 p.m. during the winter season and until 10:00 p.m. during the summer season.

Jang Woo Lee, Mayor of Daejeon, stated, "We hope this historic and culturally rich site will also become a popular nighttime attraction," adding, "We will continue to strive so that citizens can more closely experience the value of cultural heritage in their daily lives."

Meanwhile, Uam Historical Park currently offers a variety of programs, including the placement of cultural tourism interpreters, traditional performances and experiential events, and the Uam Cultural Festival. With the installation of landscape lighting, the park is expected to expand its use beyond daytime activities and increase visits during nighttime hours, further broadening the ways in which its cultural heritage can be enjoyed.

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