Osan City Hosts Shinjiang-dong Residents' United Walking Event

On the 23rd, the "2011 Shinjiang-dong Residents' United Walking Event" was successfully held amid the beautiful natural environment of Pilbong Mountain as spring arrived, bringing residents together in harmony.

The Pilbong Mountain walking event, which marked its tenth consecutive year, is held annually by the Shinjiang-dong Organizations Federation. Participants gathered at the sports field of Hwaseong Elementary School located at the foot of Pilbong Mountain at 9 a.m. and walked the Pilbong Mountain hiking course.

Additionally, the second part of the event was held at Sucheong Neighborhood Park and featured various programs including performances by a 70s-80s folk music group and saxophone club, a performance by local singer Park Sun-young, a family singing contest to promote wholesome family culture, and a lucky draw.

Kwak Sang-wook, Mayor of Osan City, who attended the walking event, said in his remarks, "I find this successful completion of the event to be very meaningful," and added, "Moving forward, we will cultivate a happy future city that takes responsibility for citizens' health through activating walking events and expanding the foundation of community sports with our citizens. I sincerely thank the citizens of Osan."