Uiwang City Holds March 'Two Feet Day' to Practice Carbon Neutrality

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] The 'March Two Feet Day' event in Uiwang City took place on the 22nd at Bugok-dong Sports Park, organized by the Uiwang City Sports Association (Chairman Sung Si-hyung) and Evergreen Co., Ltd. (CEO Lee Seung-hwan) with the participation of approximately 1,000 citizens and sports professionals.

The 'Two Feet Day' event, themed on improving the physical fitness of Uiwang citizens and practicing eco-friendly carbon neutrality, began with a pre-event performance by the Uiwang Taekwondo demonstration team, followed by stretching exercises by instructors from the Uiwang City Gymnastics Association.

In particular, Uiwang City and Evergreen Co., Ltd., a local company specializing in the production of industrial and healthcare masks, added meaning to the event by jointly declaring their commitment to practicing carbon neutrality.

Afterwards, at the main event, citizens and sports professionals walked approximately 4km through a circular course starting from Bugok Sports Park, passing through Sandal-gil (hiking trail), Jangan District, and Deokyeong-daero, and returning to Bugok Sports Park. Participants enjoyed the natural environment ahead of the full spring season while taking care of their health.

Sung Si-hyung, chairman of the Uiwang City Sports Association, said, "I hope the 'Two Feet Day' event will serve as a good opportunity for citizens and sports professionals to reflect on the importance of eco-friendly living and practice carbon neutrality."

Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang City said, "Through the 'Two Feet Day' event held over a long time, we have been widely raising awareness about the importance of environmental protection in the local community." He added, "Going forward, we will do our best to create a sustainable city together with citizens, organizations, and businesses."