Guri City Successfully Concludes '40th Citizens' Day' with About 2,000 Residents

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Guri City successfully held the '40th Guri Citizens' Day' event on the 25th at Guri Hangang Civic Park with approximately 2,000 residents in attendance.

The event began with a traditional percussion performance by Pungmul Neullak and proceeded with entrance ceremonies by residents from eight districts, a opening declaration by Mayor Baek Gyeong-hyun, a recitation of the Citizens' Charter by Tan Seong-eun, director of the Guri Cultural Center, three cheers led by Jang Su-yong, chairman of the Korean Senior Citizens Association Guri chapter, the singing of the city anthem, and a closing declaration.

At the awards ceremony that followed, 84 citizens who contributed to the development of Guri City from various sectors received commendations from the provincial governor, mayors, assembly chairs, lawmakers, education superintendent, police chief, and fire chief.

In the second part of the harmony event, hosted by popular broadcaster Cho Young-gu, each district chief and residents formed teams to showcase district talent performances, which were met with enthusiastic response, while singers Na Sang-do and Park Ju-hee's celebration performances heated up the atmosphere.

Mayor Baek Gyeong-hyun said, "Citizens' Day is a day that truly belongs to you," and added, "I am very pleased to share this meaningful occasion of harmony with you all, and I ask for your continued interest and support in creating an even happier Guri City in the future."