Namyangju City Celebrates 2026 New Year's Greeting and Concert

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] Namyangju City held the '2026 New Year's Greeting and Concert' on the 6th at the indoor gymnasium of Namyangju Sports and Culture Center, launching the Year of the Red Horse with citizens with vigor and enthusiasm.

The event was organized to reflect on past achievements based on civic harmony and to share the city's policy direction and future vision for the new year.

The event was attended by approximately 700 people, including Mayor Ju Kwang-deok of Namyangju City, city council members, political parties, related agencies, organizations, and sponsors. Mayor Ju personally welcomed attendees at the entrance.

The event proceeded in the order of a pre-opening performance, followed by Part 1 - a concert to welcome the new year, and Part 2 - cake cutting and new year's blessings.

The pre-opening performance featured young artist Song Han-na's jazz trio providing background music to heighten the atmosphere, while Part 1 concert was structured around youth, in line with the city's enhanced youth policy.

The stage began with the Namyangju City Choir followed by traditional Korean music and Western music. Various genres came together to convey the image of a young, dynamic city, and the closing performance featured a joint stage of "Beautiful Country" with choir, traditional music, and Western music, delivering a message of harmony.

Additionally, a 'New Year Hope Video' featuring sister cities, citizens, and promotional ambassadors was screened to convey a message bridging generations and regions, and Part 2 concluded the gathering with cake cutting and the exchange of new year's blessings.

Mayor Ju Kwang-deok said, "On the foundation of change made with citizens, we will achieve 'results' beyond 'sincerity.'"