Ansan to Hold 'New Year's Special Performance' at Ansan Culture Square on the 17th

Special Sculpture Commemorating 40th Anniversary of City Status to Be Unveiled for the First Time

On January 16, the city of Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, announced that it will hold a special New Year's performance at Ansan Culture Square on January 17.

The special performance, which will take place at 5:00 p.m., will feature popular musicians Zior Park and Zion. Prior to the concert, starting at 2:00 p.m., a citizen participation event will be held at Sunken Square. Citizens who follow the official Instagram account of the Ansan Street Arts Festival will receive either Bungeoppang (fish-shaped pastry) or Eomuk (fish cake).

During the performance, a special sculpture commemorating the 40th anniversary of Ansan’s elevation to city status will be unveiled for the first time. This sculpture, symbolizing Ansan’s pride, represents the achievements made possible by the support and dedication of its citizens over the past 40 years.

At Ansan Culture Square, the "Ansan Winter Land of Lights" event, which began with a lighting ceremony on December 7, is ongoing. The lighting event will continue until January 31. During the event period, visitors can enjoy various programs such as hands-on activities and a Snow Show Wish Box.

Lee Min-geun, Mayor of Ansan, stated, "In this year marking the 40th anniversary of the city’s elevation, we will create a variety of cultural and artistic events that reflect Ansan’s unique character together with our citizens."