25th Hwaseong Metropolitan City Citizens' Day... Announcing 'The Beginning of Leap Forward'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Hwaseong Metropolitan City held the '25th Hwaseong Metropolitan City Citizens' Day Commemoration Ceremony' at Sintex on the 21st, announcing the beginning of a leap forward.

The ceremony this day marked the first Citizens' Day since the launch of the metropolitan city, serving as a meaningful occasion to share Hwaseong Metropolitan City's new leap forward and future vision with citizens.

The event was attended by around 1,500 people including Vice Minister Ko Ki-dong, Acting Minister of Interior and Safety; Park Chan-soo Kwon, Chairman of the National Assembly's Administration and Safety Committee; Choi Kyung-sik, Mayor of Namwon City; Yan Yan, Deputy Secretary of the Yancheng City Government in China; and other major figures and Hwaseong Metropolitan City residents.

Mayor Jung Myeong-geun of Hwaseong Metropolitan City said in his commemorative address, "Hwaseong Metropolitan City is a great city created by the efforts and dedication of 1.05 million citizens," and emphasized, "I will realize 'My Life Completed, Hwaseong Metropolitan City' that completes the lives of each and every citizen."

He continued, "Hwaseong Metropolitan City will leap forward to become a world-class city beyond South Korea," and stated, "I will open the path of hope and challenge together with citizens."

The ceremony opened with a classical performance by the National Police Orchestra, followed by △recitation of the Citizens' Charter △commendations for contributors to the launch of the metropolitan city and regional development △screening of videos commemorating the launch of Hwaseong Metropolitan City and the lighting of Namsan Seoul Tower △Mayor Jung Myeong-geun's commemorative address and congratulatory remarks from guests.

Particularly, through the 'Shining Stars of Hwaseong' performance, participants shared a meaningful time pledging a bright future for the metropolitan city with citizens.

The celebration performances included the signature song 'Tomorrow' from the musical 'Annie,' a medley from 'Mamma Mia,' and 'You Raise Me Up' by vocalist Lee Nam-hyun. Participants concluded the event by singing together 'Dream of Jo Yong-pil' and 'Butterfly,' the OST from the film 'Take Off.'

Meanwhile, following the ceremony, a celebration concert for Citizens' Day will be held at 7 p.m. at Dongtan Yeoul Park, providing a festival venue for citizens.

Top-tier domestic artists including Jaurim, Lee Mujin, Ahn Chi-hwan, and Travel Sketch will take the stage to perform in support of Hwaseong Metropolitan City's bright future.