Pyeongtaek City and Naval Fleet II Hold '2024 Pyeongtaek Marine Festival'

[Suwon Ilbo=Lee Suwon Reporter] Pyeongtaek City and Naval Fleet II Headquarters (Commander Kim Kyung-chul) will hold the '2024 Pyeongtaek Marine Festival' on the 11th at the Naval Fleet II Parade Ground.

The event, themed 'Opening Together the Sea of Peace! The Sea of Hope!', marks its second edition and will feature diverse programs to establish itself as a festival celebrating the value of the West Sea and Pyeongtaek Port as well as the importance of peace.

Major programs include △vessel openings such as the 'Dokdo,' Asia's largest landing craft (twice the size of a soccer field) △demonstrations by Navy and Marine Corps honor guards and Army I Corps Taekwondo exhibitions △exhibitions and experience zones for naval and marine equipment including maritime operation helicopters and armored vehicles △Navy cultural experiences, marine police shooting experiences, and various recreational activity booths △history experience booths with local residents △performances by the Navy Military Band, promotional unit, and marine police orchestra △security tours at the West Sea Guardian and Cheonan Memorial Hall △congratulatory performances by Kim Beom-soo, Lee Moo-jin, HiKi, and Nam Seung-min, and a picnic zone will be operated for visitors to relax with the blue sea as a backdrop.

In particular, the 'Pyeongtaek Port Festival' and the '7th Pyeongtaek Port Sea of Hope Drawing Competition' will be held simultaneously within Naval Fleet II Headquarters, promising even more attractions and entertainment.

Parking (3,500 spaces) is available on the base, and visitors must bring identification when visiting Fleet II.

Detailed information about the event can be found on the Pyeongtaek City website event announcements (https://url.kr/ec9m7l) or the Pyeongtaek City blog.