Park Seung-won, the mayor of Gwangmyeong, expressed his joy on October 5, stating, "The streets of the city were filled with music and culture, and the smiles of citizens made it very meaningful."
He noted that approximately 60,000 citizens participated in the '2026 Gwangmyeong Festival,' which took place near Cheolsan Station on October 3 and 4, concluding successfully.
Mayor Park showcased an urban festival that allows citizens to enjoy culture and art in their daily lives, adding music and romance to the autumn atmosphere in Gwangmyeong.
The festival transformed the eight-lane road in front of Cheolsan Station into a cultural and communication space, offering music performances, experiences, markets, and relaxation areas all in one place.
Notably, the main stage featured 11 artists, including 10CM, Daybreak, Kim Jong-seo, and Romantic Punch, presenting a variety of performances across different genres.
As the evening filled with music, citizens applauded and cheered while enjoying the performances.
Programs that allowed citizens to participate as the main characters of the festival also received positive responses.
The 'Open Stage' featured youth performances, random play dance, and street karaoke, showcasing the talents and enthusiasm of the citizens on stage.
Around 20 participation booths were set up near the performance area to introduce local culture and content.
Local businesses and young artists engaged directly with citizens, highlighting the diverse attractions of the area, while families, friends, and couples enjoyed the performances, experiences, and market together.
Citizens expressed their satisfaction, saying, "It was great to enjoy high-quality performances close to home without traveling far," and "I had a wonderful day watching performances and participating in activities with my children." Others noted, "The road was filled with music and people, making me feel that Gwangmyeong is transforming into a new cultural city."
Mayor Park visited the festival site to observe the atmosphere and enjoy the performances with citizens.
He emphasized, "I will strive to develop the 'Gwangmyeong Festival' into a richer cultural festival created together by citizens enjoying culture and art in their daily lives and various local entities."
Meanwhile, Mayor Park plans to utilize urban spaces for cultural activities for citizens and expand community-oriented cultural events involving citizens, local artists, and businesses.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.