The 1st Traditional Market Spring Festival Has Begun
- Division
- 국제협력과
- Date
- 2017.05.01
- Writer
- 남효덕
- File
- Headline
- SMBA Administrator Young-sub Joo attended the opening ceremony, participated in festival programs, and met with local merchants
□ On April 29 (Saturday) at 15:00, the Opening Ceremony of the 1st Traditional Market Spring Festival was held at Namun Market in Suwon, a historical, traditional market created during the Joseon Period by King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty.
◦ Administrator Young-sub Joo of the Small and Medium Business Administration of Korea (SMBA) expressed hope that the festival will act as a momentum to transform traditional markets into attractive shopping spaces.
◦ Administrator Joo also encouraged families to include visits to traditional markets in their trips or outings during the May holidays to enjoy the fragrance of spring.
□ The Spring Festival showcases the unique colors and themes of traditional markets for two weeks from April 29 (Friday) to May 14 (Sunday).
◦ During the festival, around 200 traditional markets will offer performances, activities, prize events, and special discounts, bringing together shopping and culture into a truly enjoyable experience.
◦ In particular, the 16 provincial and regional hub markets offer a wider choice of programs packed with essential contents.
* (Namun Market, Suwon) Multicultural Food Market, Youth Art Free Market, Traditional Culture Experience (Nambu Market, Jeonju) Nambu Market Mission Tour, Cinema Train with the Jeonju International Film Festival* (Moraenae Market, Incheon), Coffeehouse DJ Show, and Guinness Challenge (100-g rice cake stretching)
□ After the opening ceremony, Administrator Joo visited the 28 Youth Mall Free Market stores and food trucks to support young merchants and listen to their stories.
◦ The Administrator also participated in festival programs, including the “Robocar Poli” Tour. He also played traditional games with families with children visiting the market to make special memoriefs.
* SMBA Administrator’s Visit: ① * Details: ① 28 Youth Mall Free Market (18 stores) → ② Tourist activities (gilding activity) → ③ Coin throwing and Bulchwimugi Makgeolli tasting → ④ Visits to food trucks, etc. (18 stores, night market) → ⑤ Traditional games (archery, etc.)
□ The SMBA reaffirmed its commitment to improving festivals for traditional markets in the future, as well as developing a distinguished and customer-centered shopping environment in traditional markets to provide market-goers with a more pleasant shopping experience.
◦ Administrator Young-sub Joo of the Small and Medium Business Administration of Korea (SMBA) expressed hope that the festival will act as a momentum to transform traditional markets into attractive shopping spaces.
◦ Administrator Joo also encouraged families to include visits to traditional markets in their trips or outings during the May holidays to enjoy the fragrance of spring.
□ The Spring Festival showcases the unique colors and themes of traditional markets for two weeks from April 29 (Friday) to May 14 (Sunday).
◦ During the festival, around 200 traditional markets will offer performances, activities, prize events, and special discounts, bringing together shopping and culture into a truly enjoyable experience.
◦ In particular, the 16 provincial and regional hub markets offer a wider choice of programs packed with essential contents.
* (Namun Market, Suwon) Multicultural Food Market, Youth Art Free Market, Traditional Culture Experience (Nambu Market, Jeonju) Nambu Market Mission Tour, Cinema Train with the Jeonju International Film Festival* (Moraenae Market, Incheon), Coffeehouse DJ Show, and Guinness Challenge (100-g rice cake stretching)
□ After the opening ceremony, Administrator Joo visited the 28 Youth Mall Free Market stores and food trucks to support young merchants and listen to their stories.
◦ The Administrator also participated in festival programs, including the “Robocar Poli” Tour. He also played traditional games with families with children visiting the market to make special memoriefs.
* SMBA Administrator’s Visit: ① * Details: ① 28 Youth Mall Free Market (18 stores) → ② Tourist activities (gilding activity) → ③ Coin throwing and Bulchwimugi Makgeolli tasting → ④ Visits to food trucks, etc. (18 stores, night market) → ⑤ Traditional games (archery, etc.)
□ The SMBA reaffirmed its commitment to improving festivals for traditional markets in the future, as well as developing a distinguished and customer-centered shopping environment in traditional markets to provide market-goers with a more pleasant shopping experience.