Seongdong-gu to Hold '2023 Eungbongsan Sunrise Festival' at Eungbongsan Summit at 7 a.m. on January 1st
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jung Won-oh) will hold the '2023 Eungbongsan Sunrise Festival' at the Eungbongsan site for the first time in three years to welcome the Year of the Black Rabbit, Gyemyo Year.
The 'Eungbongsan Sunrise Festival' has been held every January 1st to pray for the well-being and happiness of Seongdong-gu residents, but it had not been held due to the spread of COVID-19.
However, to welcome the new year of the Black Rabbit, the festival will be held again at 7 a.m. on January 1, 2023, at the summit of Eungbongsan after three years.
The Eungbongsan Octagonal Pavilion is considered a famous spot in Seongdong-gu where you can watch the sunrise from the highest point. Prior to the event, the district prioritized safety by holding a joint safety meeting chaired by the deputy mayor and conducting joint inspections with related organizations such as the fire station and police station, completing thorough preparations for a safe event. On the day of the event, vehicle traffic on the access road to the Eungbongsan summit will be restricted, CCTV monitoring will be intensified, and 84 safety personnel will be deployed at key points.
The sunrise festival on the day will begin with a street performance by a local pungmul group, followed by a large drum performance with residents born in the Year of the Rabbit, a performance by the male four-member popera group Cairo, and a wish tree writing event, offering hopeful programs to welcome the new year.
Additionally, for the early morning sunrise crowd, the Eungbong-dong residents' group will prepare a warm coffee and food market near the badminton court close to the Eungbongsan summit.
Seongdong-gu Mayor Jung Won-oh said, "Everyone has endured a long tunnel of COVID-19," and added, "As we hold the sunrise festival for the first time in a while, we will welcome the hopeful start of the Gyemyo Year together with residents at Eungbongsan with thorough safety inspections and full preparations."
Jungnang-gu to Hold Sunrise Event at Bonghwasan Summit at 7 a.m. on January 1st for the First Time in Three Years
Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) will hold the '2023 Jungnang Sunrise Event' at 7 a.m. on January 1st at the summit of Bonghwasan to mark a hopeful start to the Gyemyo Year 2023.
This event is especially meaningful as it is the first New Year's event held with residents in three years and the first after the opening of the Bonghwasan Donghaeng-gil trail.
The district hopes the sunrise event will become a place of harmony where residents can enjoy the first sunrise of the new year together and pray for the development of Jungnang-gu and the health and happiness of its citizens.
The event will open at 7 a.m. with a vocal performance by Jungnang-gu's representative tenor, Lim Cheol-ho, and a folk song performance by the folk art group 'Yeonhui Project.' Until the expected sunrise time around 7:47 a.m., a hopeful performance including airshot fireworks will take place. Afterwards, there will be a three cheers chant, wish balloon release, and the 2023 hope lighting ceremony to pray for residents' health and happiness.
Side events include writing wishes on wish papers to hang on the beacon tower's straw rope, a photo booth with a rabbit mask character symbolizing the Gyemyo Year, an experience to discard bad memories of 2022 by writing them down and throwing them in a trash bin, and a smoking cessation promotion booth.
Furthermore, the district has established a safety management plan for a safe event. Before the event, a site inspection was conducted to remove hazards. On the day, about 90 safety personnel will be deployed to maintain order and safety, and safety and medical booths will be operated to prepare for emergencies.
Jungnang-gu Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi said, "It is a new feeling to hold the sunrise event after three years and to start the new year vigorously with residents. Above all, thanks to Donghaeng-gil, it is more meaningful and joyful to meet more residents at the Bonghwasan summit," adding, "In 2023, as a warm neighbor and friend-like mayor, I will do my best to communicate by walking every corner and to create a happier and newer Jungnang-gu."
Bonghwasan, where the event is held, is an urban mountain spanning Sinnae-dong, Muk-dong, Junghwa-dong, and Sangbong-dong, featuring attractions such as Onggi Theme Park, a water playground, and Bonghwasan trail, making it a popular destination year-round.
Moreover, the Bonghwasan summit offers a panoramic view not only of Jungnang-gu but also of Namsan and the southern Han River area, boasting a beautiful landscape where you can watch the sunrise from the Yongmasan ridge.
Seodaemun-gu to Hold 2023 New Year Sunrise Event at Ansan (鞍山) Beacon Tower
Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Sung-heon) will hold a sunrise event to pray for New Year's wishes near the Ansan (鞍山) beacon tower, a famous sunrise viewing spot, on January 1, 2023.
At 6:40 a.m., participants will depart from the entrance of 'Meeting Plaza' behind Seodaemun-gu Office at Ansan. Guide lights installed along the way and safety personnel stationed approximately every 50 meters will lead participants to the sunrise viewing location.
After climbing Ansan for about 20 to 30 minutes, passing Yeonheung Mineral Spring and Muak Pavilion, participants will reach the helicopter pad.
There, a 'Wish Fulfillment Large Drum Performance' event will be held where participants can shout their New Year's wishes and play the drum. Also, participants can exchange New Year's greetings and take commemorative photos with a rabbit doll symbolizing the Gyemyo Year at the photo zone.
At the beacon tower, participants will enjoy the sunrise at the expected time of 7:37 a.m. with a three cheers chant.
Ansan is a place that families can climb without burden and offers views of Seoul landmarks such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Inwangsan, and Namsan Tower.
The event prioritizes safety with prior safety inspections of ramps and stairs, concentrated deployment of safety personnel in expected crowded areas, 'Watch Your Step' signboards, control of the number of people entering the beacon tower, and separation of ascending and descending routes.
Seodaemun-gu maintains close cooperation with Seodaemun Police Station, Seodaemun Fire Station, and Seodaemun Health Center. The event may be canceled in case of weather warnings due to cold waves or heavy snow on the day.
Seodaemun-gu Mayor Lee Sung-heon said, "I expect this to be a meaningful time to share New Year's greetings with neighbors and pray for a hopeful 2023 and the well-being of residents on the first day of the new year."
Mapo-gu to Hold New Year's Sunrise Festival at Haneul Park at 7 a.m. on January 1st
Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Kang-soo) will hold the '2023 Haneul Park Sunrise Festival' at Haneul Park, one of Seoul's representative sunrise spots, to welcome the 2023 Gyemyo Year of the Rabbit.
The district plans to create a harmonious event to pledge a hopeful new start and pray for the health and happiness of residents, as this festival is the first in three years since the lifting of social distancing and the first event of the newly started 8th term of the elected government.
The '2023 Haneul Park Sunrise Festival' will begin at 7 a.m. on January 1, 2023, with interviews about residents' wishes and a powerful large drum performance to open the new year, followed by sunrise viewing, a special commemorative event, and sharing New Year's greetings.
The festival will also feature various attractions such as a 'New Year's Wish Tree' where participants write wishes and hang them on the tree, a 'Light Balloon' release with hopeful messages into the sky, large drum performances, and opera performances.
Given that the festival takes place early in the cold winter morning, thorough preparations will be made to prevent safety accidents.
To prevent cold-related accidents due to freezing temperatures, resting areas with heaters and hot water will be prepared for residents, and safety personnel will be stationed at risky areas such as the Haneul stairs and slopes where falls are likely.
Additionally, traffic police and members of the Model Drivers Association will be deployed to maintain traffic order amid expected congestion, and fire trucks and ambulances will be on standby at the festival site to prioritize safety management.
For more details about the '2023 Haneul Park Sunrise Festival,' please contact the Mapo-gu Culture and Arts Division.
Mapo-gu Mayor Park Kang-soo said, "We have made thorough preparations so that not only Mapo residents but also visitors can safely and comfortably watch the New Year's sunrise," adding, "I hope this sunrise festival will be a good opportunity for residents to plan a hopeful year while watching the rising sun."
Dongdaemun-gu to Hold New Year's Sunrise Event at Baebongsan Summit Park at 7:30 a.m. on January 1st
Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) will hold the New Year's sunrise event at Baebongsan Summit Park in Jeonnong-dong for the first time in three years since it was suspended due to COVID-19.
The main sunrise event will begin at 7:30 a.m. on January 1st at Baebongsan Summit Park, a resting place and pride of Dongdaemun-gu residents. The event will start with an exciting traditional drum performance to warm the cold dawn, followed by a New Year's bell ringing, New Year's greetings and well-wishes, and a congratulatory vocal performance by a classical music team, ending after sunrise viewing.
Before the main event starts, from 7 a.m., side events for residents who came to watch the sunrise will be held. The Jeonnong 2-dong Village Event Promotion Committee will provide New Year's rice cake soup to share warmth and affection on the first day of the year. Other events include a 2023 photo zone and a calligraphy event where participants write New Year's wishes and greetings, delivering bright hopes for the new year to visitors.
To prepare for the expected crowd, about 110 safety personnel from the district office, Jeonnong 2-dong Community Center, Dongdaemun Police Station, and Dongdaemun Fire Station will be deployed around the event site. They will do their best to prevent safety accidents through prior joint site inspections.
Dongdaemun-gu Mayor Lee Pil-hyung said, "I am very much looking forward to seeing the first sunrise of 2023 with residents," adding, "I hope that the energy of the Black Rabbit, symbolizing prosperity and abundance, will help everything go smoothly next year and that everyone will have a happy year. We will prepare thoroughly to safely conclude the event."
Guro-gu to Hold '2023 Sunrise Event' at Maebongsan Summit from 7 a.m. on January 1st
Guro-gu (Mayor Moon Heon-il) announced that it will hold the '2023 Gyemyo Year Sunrise Event' at Maebongsan Summit on January 1st next year. This is the first time the event is held in three years since 2020.
From 7 a.m., a pre-event will be held for 30 minutes at the Jatjeol Mineral Spring Badminton Court, including distribution of wish handkerchiefs and sharing of warm tea.
Afterwards, participants will climb together to the Maebongsan summit, where a variety of New Year's events will take place, including introduction of guests and New Year's greetings, poetry reading, large drum performance, sunrise viewing, waving of wish handkerchiefs, and congratulatory performances.
Side events include a rabbit character photo zone symbolizing the Gyemyo Year at the Maebongsan entrance from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and a space where visitors can write and post their New Year's wishes.
Since this is the first sunrise event in three years, the district plans to focus on safety management.
Before the event, safety management meetings and site inspections will be conducted, and cooperation with related organizations such as the police and fire stations will be strengthened in preparation for large crowds. Numerous guides will be stationed at key points along the route from the starting point to the summit, and hazardous elements on the trail and summit will be removed in advance.
Additionally, from the night before the event until its conclusion, illegal parking will be monitored and controlled on the event access road (Nambusunhwan-ro to Gaebong Middle School) and in front of Gaebong Middle School's main gate.
A Guro-gu official said, "We will prepare thoroughly so that residents can safely and enjoyably participate in the long-awaited sunrise event."
Yeongdeungpo-gu Cancels New Year's Sunrise Festival... Full Closure of Seonyugyo Bridge and Deployment of Safety Personnel from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on January 1st
Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced the cancellation of the 'Gyemyo Year Sunrise Festival' and will implement safety management around Seonyugyo Bridge and its vicinity, a local sunrise viewing spot, to prevent crowd congestion and ensure residents' safety.
The district has held the 'Sunrise Festival' with residents every January 1st at Seonyugyo Bridge and Yanghwa Hangang Park, but since 2021, the festival has been canceled to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and Seonyugyo Bridge has been fully closed.
The 'Sunrise Festival' will also be canceled in 2023, and Seonyugyo Bridge will be closed from 6 a.m. on January 1st for safe New Year's sunrise viewing. From 6:30 a.m., the on-site control center will distribute entrance stickers to the first 400 people, allowing only a limited number to watch the sunrise on Seonyugyo Bridge, while others can safely view the sunrise from Yanghwa Hangang Park below the bridge.
Accordingly, the section from Seongsu Sky Bridge to Seonyugyo Bridge connecting Yanghwa Hangang Park and Seonyudo will be completely closed to the public from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on January 1, 2023. From 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., only citizens with entrance stickers can access Seonyugyo Bridge. Those with stickers must watch the sunrise in the zone matching their sticker color.
Also, the pedestrian bridge to Seonyudo, which connects Yangpyeong 2-dong and Yanghwa Hangang Park, will remain open, but staying for long periods to watch the sunrise on the bridge is prohibited.
The district will divide the area into color-coded zones to prevent crowding in specific sections and ensure safe viewing. Safety personnel will be concentrated in areas expected to be crowded to provide guidance on Seonyugyo Bridge control.
Yeongdeungpo-gu has conducted prior safety inspections of Seonyugyo Bridge and Seonyudo area in cooperation with the Hangang Project Headquarters, Seonyudo Park, Yeongdeungpo Police Station, Yeongdeungpo Fire Station, and related departments. An emergency response system will be established to manage crowds and safety at the sunrise spot.
For more details on Seonyugyo Bridge control and entrance restrictions, contact Yeongdeungpo-gu Culture and Sports Division.
Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Choi Ho-kwon said, "We will focus all efforts on safety management to prevent accidents that may occur when many sunrise viewers gather on the narrow and high bridge at once," adding, "Please refrain from visiting Seonyugyo Bridge for the safety of yourself and neighbors and participate in a safe New Year's celebration."
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