Pallyong-dong, Uichang-gu, Changwon Special City, Fills the Autumn Night with Music and Laughter

A Variety of Performances and Generous Sharing

Pallyong-dong in Uichang-gu, Changwon Special City, filled the autumn night with music and laughter.

The 16th Mir Eoullim Festival, held on October 16 at Palryong Eoullim Sports Ground, concluded successfully amid an enthusiastic response from more than 4,000 local residents.

Hosted and organized by the Pallyong-dong Festival Committee, the festival is a signature local event prepared and attended by residents. Its diverse, multigenerational program made it a meaningful occasion for neighbors to share warm bonds and come together.

Changwon Mayor Kang Giyun delivers congratulatory remarks at the Mir Eoullim Festival held at Pallyong Eoullim Sports Ground. [Photo courtesy of Changwon City]

The festival grounds came alive with residents arriving throughout the day. Activities included a food-sharing event prepared with care, hands-on CPR training, children’s activities, and traditional games such as jegichagi and tuho, creating a festival where people of all ages could enjoy themselves together.

The food-sharing event, organized with the direct participation of residents, offered a place for neighbors to share warmth and connect. Activity programs and photo zones, where children and older residents mingled, brought smiles to every corner of the venue.

The event featured celebratory performances by invited singers Yoon Soohyun and Kim Mujin, as well as a special performance by saxophonist Shin Yusik, filling the autumn night with beautiful music. At the festival’s highlight, the residents’ singing contest, eight finalists who had made it through a rigorous preliminary round took the stage and showed off their singing skills and talents. The audience sang along and cheered on the enthusiastic performers, sharing a moment of unity.

When a dazzling fireworks show lit up the night sky, cheers rang out throughout the venue. The autumn night in Pallyong-dong, filled with music, laughter, and the warmth of neighbors, became an unforgettable memory.

Cho Jaesik, chair of the Pallyong-dong Festival Committee, said, "The Mir Eoullim Festival has reached its 16th year thanks to the residents who have consistently shown their interest and affection. I am deeply grateful to the community organizations, volunteers, and sponsors who contributed so much to the festival. We will continue to develop it into an event where all residents can laugh, enjoy themselves, and share warmth together."

Changwon Special City Mayor Kang Giyun said, "I sincerely congratulate everyone on the successful 16th Mir Eoullim Festival, attended by more than 4,000 residents. I hope this festival was a meaningful occasion for neighbors to share warmth, communicate with one another, and come together. We will continue to create a variety of opportunities for communication and unity, with residents at the center, and build a more livable and vibrant community."

The Eoullim Festival in Pallyong-dong, Uichang-gu, attended by Changwon Mayor Kang Giyun, brought residents together through the beauty of the autumn night, including a fireworks show.

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