Autumn Colors Namyangju: A "Gathering for Community Unity" ... "Neighborly Bonds" Forged Through Culture and Sports

Namyangju Holds Diverse Events, from the Hwanggeumsan Festival to Township Sports Festivals

Around 4,000 Residents Take Part... "Strengthening Community Bonds Through Everyday Culture and Sports"

Mayor Choi Hyundeok: "Sports Connect People and Bring Communities Together"

As autumn deepens, festivals and sports events drew around 4,000 residents across Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. Residents of Dasan 2-dong, Byeollae-dong and Jingeon-eup enjoyed performances and hands-on activities, took part in fun sports events, and strengthened their bonds and unity with their neighbors.

Mayor Choi Hyeondeok delivers remarks at the 5th Hwanggeumsan Festival, held on the 24th at Hwanggeumsan Cultural Park in Jigeum-dong. Provided by Namyangju City.

According to Namyangju City on October 25, the 5th Hwanggeumsan Festival was held on October 24 at Hwanggeumsan Cultural Park in Jigeum-dong, drawing around 2,000 residents. Also held that day were the 5th Byeollae-dong Hanmaeum Sports Festival at Byeollae Sports Park and the 23rd Jingeon-eup Residents' Sports Festival at Meokgol Soccer Field, with around 1,500 and 500 participants, respectively.

Namyangju Mayor Choi Hyundeok said, "Sports are a strong force that connects people and brings communities together. I hope the encouragement we shared while competing together will support one another in our daily lives and give us more opportunities to strengthen our bonds as neighbors."

Namyangju City announced on October 25 that the 5th Hwanggeumsan Festival was held that day at Hwanggeumsan Cultural Park in Jigeum-dong, with around 2,000 residents in attendance.

The festival opened with a performance by the Namyangju Drum Club and a taekwondo demonstration by the Namyangju Taekwondo Sipyeongungdan. This was followed by performances of harmonica, hula dancing and line dancing. Activity booths at the venue offered face painting, terrarium making and aromatherapy. Hands-on CPR sessions and environmental education programs were also held.

Lee Jinkyu, chair of the Hwanggeumsan Festival Organizing Committee, said, "The Hwanggeumsan Festival is a community event that residents take part in and create themselves. We will continue to hold festivals that residents can enjoy together."

Namyangju Mayor Choi Hyundeok delivers remarks at the Hanmaeum Sports Festival in Byeollae-dong on the 24th. Provided by Namyangju City.

Around 1,500 Byeollae-dong Residents in Namyangju Build Unity at Hanmaeum Sports Festival

That same day, residents also came together through recreational sports.

Around 1,500 residents took part in the 5th Byeollae-dong Hanmaeum Sports Festival, hosted by the Byeollae-dong Sports Association, at the soccer field at Byeollae Sports Park.

The event opened with performances by residents' groups, followed by fun sports events and a prize draw. Residents who had advanced through preliminary rounds also took to the stage for an enthusiastic singing contest, adding to the excitement.

Kim Seokwoo, chair of the Byeollae-dong Sports Association, said, "We will work to promote recreational sports so residents can enjoy exercise close to home and maintain healthy daily lives."

Mayor Choi Hyundeok delivers remarks at the Jingeon-eup Residents' Sports Festival on the 24th. Provided by Namyangju City.

Around 500 Jingeon-eup Residents in Namyangju Share Neighborly Bonds and Build Unity at Sports Festival

The 23rd Jingeon-eup Residents' Sports Festival was also held at Meokgol Soccer Field in Jingeon-eup, with around 500 residents and distinguished guests in attendance.

At the event, organized by the Jingeon-eup Sports Association, participants split into blue and white teams and worked up a sweat as they took part in traditional fun sports events, including rolling a giant ball, shoe archery and a human wave.

Song Geonsik, chair of the Jingeon-eup Sports Association, said, "Thanks to the many residents who joined us, we were able to bring the event to a meaningful close. We will continue to create opportunities for people to connect and build unity through sports."

Namyangju Mayor Choi Hyundeok said, "Festivals and sports are among the surest ways to connect people and bring a community together. We will do all we can to help residents enjoy a wide range of cultural and sporting activities in their daily lives and maintain strong ties within the local community."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.