'Hwaseong Citizen Week' from 18th to 24th, Public Facility Usage Discounts

[Suwon Ilbo=Lee Su-won Reporter] Hwaseong City will operate 'Hwaseong Citizen Week' from the 18th to the 24th on the occasion of 'Hwaseong Citizen Day' and will provide discounts on public facility usage throughout the city. Starting this year, benefits have significantly expanded.

The city last year amended part of the 'Hwaseong Citizen Day' ordinance (initiated by Rep. Lee Eun-jin) with the goal of contributing to local economic revitalization and providing greater benefits to citizens. The city established 'Hwaseong Citizen Week' and created regulations to reduce admission fees and usage fees for public facilities during the citizen week.

Previously, only 3 public facilities offered free or discounted admission and usage fees. However, with the ordinance amendment, starting this year citizens can receive benefits at 11 locations, including △free admission to K3 League home games (16th) △waived fees for public campsites and Korean native flower botanical garden △50% discount on public parking fees.

Private sector businesses also participate, including △National Agricultural Cooperative Federation △LG Electronics Best Shop △small cinema (23rd~24th, food and beverage discounts) △Nono Cafe (21st, 50% discount) and △Seohae-rang cable car (18th~24th, 50% discount) providing discount benefits and events.

Meanwhile, the city will hold a photography exhibition in the City Hall lobby from the 18th to the 29th. The exhibition showcases the transformation of Hwaseong City from the 1960s to the present. Additionally, on the 21st, 'Hwaseong Citizen Day,' a commemoration ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the City Hall auditorium.

A city official stated, "This year's Citizen Day holds special significance as it is the first Citizen Day since the city surpassed a population of 1 million," and added, "We hope for active participation and interest so that more citizens can enjoy the benefits during Citizen Day Week."