Seafood, activities and performances... 50% off table-setting fees at sashimi restaurants

Seoul's Dongjak-gu District (District Mayor Ryu Samyoung) announced on October 16 that it will hold the 9th Urban Sea Festival over two days, October 24 and 25, around Noryangjin Fisheries Market and the soccer field (688 Nodeul-ro). Co-hosted with the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives and Suhyup Noryangjin Fisheries, the festival will feature fresh seafood, sea-themed games and activities, and singer performances under the theme "Noryangjin Becomes Seoul's Sea."

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On the first day, October 24, Chung-Ang University's cheerleading squad "Hurassi," Pure Dance Company, and the three stars of Hidden Singer will take the stage. After the opening ceremony at 6 p.m., the "BLUE SEA Concert" will feature Kim Yeon-ja, Kim Hyun-jung, Lim Da-un, Ryu Won-jeong, and others.


On October 25, following the "Once Again in Nodeul" concert featuring winners of the Nodeul Song Festival, Kim So-yu, Hong Dan-bi, and Shin Seung-tae will perform at "Sea Trot LIVE." The festival will conclude with the closing event "SEE YOU, SEA!"


Yang Seung-ho, the first master chef of tuna preparation, will give a live tuna butchering demonstration. Visitors can also learn the hand signals used at auctions and take part in an actual auction through "Today, I'm the Auction King." Activities for families will include a wave playground, urban surfing, and a children's sea fishing pond, as well as craft activities to make mood lights, beach bags, and key rings. Other attractions include the "Sea Olympics," featuring challenges such as boot archery, and a Golden Bell quiz.


The "Suhyup Direct-Trade Sea Market" will offer local specialties from across the country, and food stalls at the fisheries market and food trucks will also be open. During the festival, restaurants serving raw fish inside the market will offer a 50% discount on table-setting fees.



The district plans to conduct joint safety inspections with relevant agencies and establish a rapid response system for food safety incidents in coordination with public health centers and local hospitals. District Mayor Ryu Samyoung said, "We will continue our support to promote Noryangjin's appeal and bring more vitality to local businesses."


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