Night Market Operates on Friday and Saturday, October 29... 10 Sessions During the Period
[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 22nd that it will operate the ‘Hangang Moonlight Night Market’ at Banpo Hangang Park every Friday and Saturday from the 26th until the end of October.
The night markets held at Hangang and other locations were popular events, recognized as Seoul’s representative nighttime festivals and even selected as one of the ‘Top 10 News Chosen by Citizens.’ However, due to COVID-19, they were unable to be held properly for three years, causing disappointment among citizens. The returning ‘Hangang Moonlight Night Market’ will be held every Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM between the 26th and October 29th, excluding the Chuseok holiday and rainy days.
In the food truck zone, visitors can enjoy a variety of popular night market menus such as steak, bulcho-sushi, churros, as well as desserts and beverages. All containers and bags used by the food trucks are made from eco-friendly biodegradable materials, and through discount promotions for consumers who bring reusable containers, the market also participates in ESG activities.
At the sales booths, visitors can find a variety of specialized products such as unique accessories handmade by artists, pet supplies, and interior decorations. The city also provides various support including operational consulting to the participating food trucks and sales booths. This has led to the night market being recognized not just as a place for sales but as an entrepreneurial incubating space.
In the romantic waterside area near the night market, various street performances including busking will be held, offering rest and special memories to citizens weary from COVID-19.
Meanwhile, during the past three years when night markets for citizens could not be held, the Seoul Metropolitan Government operated a ‘visiting night market’ where food trucks directly delivered food and beverages to 16,000 people including medical staff, soldiers, temporary screening clinics (56 locations), and relief organizations (45 locations) within Seoul.
Han Young-hee, Seoul’s Labor, Fairness, and Coexistence Policy Officer, said, “Due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, many small business owners including food truck operators, as well as citizens, have endured difficult times. Through the night market where people can enjoy beautiful summer nights, we aim to provide citizens with rest for daily recovery and small business owners with opportunities to meet consumers after a long time, restoring the reputation of Seoul’s representative nighttime festival.”
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