Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival to Be Held on February 9 from 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM Around the Lower Danghyeoncheon Area
Traditional Folk Games Such as Gakseori Parade and Daljip Burning, and Food Experiences with Five-Grain Rice, Chestnuts, Garaetteok
Nakhwa Play at 6:30 PM and Special Samulnori Performance by Kim Deoksu Troupe at 7:00 PM on the Same Day
Nowon-gu, Seoul (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that it will hold the '2025 Eulsa Year Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival' on the 9th from 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM around the lower Danghyeoncheon area.
The event will be divided into a preliminary event and the main event. First, the preliminary event will feature traditional foods and experiential activities. From 1:00 PM, visitors can taste representative winter foods such as five-grain rice, chestnuts, garaetteok (rice cake sticks), and roasted sweet potatoes, in accordance with seasonal customs. Additionally, various experiential programs such as ▲wish writing ▲folk games like jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking) and tuho (arrow throwing), and a yutnori (traditional Korean board game) tournament in a knockout format for pre-registered teams will be available.
From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM, the Nowon Astronomical Science Center will host ▲moon observation experiences and ▲wish lantern making activities to express hopes for the new year. Four astronomical telescopes will be installed at the entrance of Danghyeon Indogyo Bridge so residents can directly operate them and observe the moon and celestial bodies in detail. Visitors can participate without any prior reservation.
At 5:30 PM, the main event will officially begin with a Gakseori street parade. A pungmul band consisting of more than 50 members will start from Danghyeon Indogyo Bridge and tour nearby apartments to enliven the festival atmosphere with residents.
Following this, ▲Nakhwa play (string fire play) and a Kim Deok-su Pungmul Samulnori performance will be held in sequence. Nakhwa play is a traditional Korean fireworks display mainly enjoyed over water. When charcoal powder-filled fire sticks are hung on a long string installed over Danghyeoncheon and ignited, the sparks fall like rain along the string, creating a spectacular scene.
After the lively Samulnori performance by Kim Deok-su’s troupe, which prays for peace and prosperity in the coming year through binari (a traditional chant), the festival will conclude with traditional cultural events such as ▲gosa ritual and ▲daljip burning.
Daljip burning, a seasonal custom representing Daeboreum, is a ritual where a daljip (moon house) made of rice straw and wood is set on fire to ward off misfortune and invite good fortune. On the day of the event, wishes written by residents on hanji (traditional Korean paper) and wish trees from last year’s 'Nowon Moonlight Walk' participants will be gathered and wrapped around the daljip, which will then be burned together to pray for peace and happiness in the new year.
In addition, the district will offer traditional food experiences such as cracking nuts and tasting gwibalgisul (a traditional liquor for ear cleansing). An event will also be held where residents wearing hanbok or daily hanbok will receive nut-cracking sets on a first-come, first-served basis.
To ensure a safe event, the district has completed safety management plan reviews with related organizations such as Nowon Police Station and Nowon Fire Station. Joint on-site inspections will be conducted before the event, and attention will be paid to fire and casualty prevention, emergency measures, and deployment of safety personnel.
Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, said, “As we welcome the first full moon of the new year together, Nowon-gu residents will enjoy a rich time blending tradition and modernity,” adding, “I hope everyone creates happy memories with family and friends while watching the big, bright full moon.”
Dobong-gu Invites Over 200 Families with Disabled Members to Snow Sledding Park
Facilities Adapted for Accessibility Including Snow Sled Slides
Puppet Shows and Magic Performances Also Presented
Dobong-gu (Mayor Oh Eon-seok) invited over 200 people with disabilities and their families from the local area to the Dobong-gu Snow Sledding Park (30 Dobong-ro 168-gil) on January 31.
This was to provide a special experience for people with disabilities who find outdoor activities relatively difficult compared to non-disabled individuals.
Prior to the event, the district informed disability organizations such as the Seoul Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities Dobong Branch, the Seoul Parents’ Solidarity for the Disabled Dobong Branch, and about 10 disability facilities to invite participants.
For one day, the Dobong-gu Snow Sledding Park transformed into an amusement park tailored for people with disabilities.
The district operated snow sled slides and other facilities adapted for the convenience of people with disabilities. For those with limited physical activity, puppet shows and magic performances were presented. Various play programs such as jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking) and icefish experience were also conducted.
Safety was carefully managed. Assistants were assigned to each ride, safety personnel were stationed throughout the venue, and emergency responders were on standby at the medical room to prepare for any accidents.
A disabled visitor to the Dobong-gu Snow Sledding Park said, “Today was the happiest moment of my life. The day spent with my family will be a precious memory.”
The district plans to hold more festivals where people with and without disabilities can come together through this event. Oh Eon-seok, Mayor of Dobong-gu, said, “We will work harder to hold related events and festivals so that all members of the local community can live happily together without exclusion.”
Guro-gu Operates ‘Safe Return Scout’ Service from February to December
Available to All Guro-gu Residents Including Women, Youth, and Single-Person Households Vulnerable to Safety Risks
Accompanying Service Provided Near Oryu-dong Station, Gaebong Station, Namguro Station, and Guro Digital Complex Station... Reservations via Ansim-i App
Guro-gu will operate the ‘Safe Return Scout’ service from February to December to help local residents return home safely even late at night.
The ‘Safe Return Scout’ is a service where scout members accompany residents, especially those vulnerable to safety risks such as women, youth, and single-person households, from subway stations to their homes during late-night hours.
To promote this project this year, the district selected eight Safe Return Scout members and assigned two members each to four subway stations: △Oryu-dong Station △Gaebong Station △Namguro Station △Guro Digital Complex Station.
The members stationed at each subway station will provide safe return accompaniment services to Guro-gu residents, including vulnerable groups, and patrol high-risk areas such as △entertainment district surroundings △deserted alleys △schools, study rooms, and academy areas △areas with frequent emergency calls to create safer routes home.
The service operates from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM on Mondays, and from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM Tuesday through Friday. However, during winter (February) and summer (July to August), Monday is off, and Tuesday to Friday operate from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Those wishing to use the safe return accompaniment service can make a reservation at least 30 minutes in advance via the ‘Seoul Ansim-i’ app. Only same-day reservations are accepted.
A Guro-gu official said, “We will strive to make Guro a safer place through the operation of the Safe Return Scout,” and added, “We ask for the residents’ active interest and use of the service.”
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