The Successful Conclusion of the Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Festival
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After five years, the 'Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Walk Festival' has successfully concluded its final event on October 25, 2026.
This year saw the highest number of visitors in history, receiving enthusiastic responses from the public.
Although the festival has ended, the transformation of Jamsu Bridge is just beginning!
Stay tuned for the next chapter of Jamsu Bridge, which will be reborn as a pedestrian-only bridge!
The Jamsu Bridge Walk Festival has been loved by citizens for five years!
From memories of the festival to the new appearance of Jamsu Bridge as a pedestrian-only space, discover it all!
Over five years, 7.68 million people have visited the Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Walk Festival, concluding with great success!
Since its first event in 2022, the festival has created special memories for citizens, culminating in its final event on October 25, 2026.
This year alone, 2.38 million people visited, setting a record for the highest attendance ever.
From a unique experience walking over the Han River to performances, activities, and delicious food, the festival has been a major cultural and leisure event in Seoul, receiving much love from the community.
What programs attracted citizens to the Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Walk Festival?
Walking on the bridge closest to the Han River, visitors enjoyed the stunning views of the 'Moonlight Rainbow Fountain,' which is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest bridge fountain, along with special programs that changed weekly!
The unique spatial charm of Jamsu Bridge combined with diverse activities provided citizens with a different experience.
Highlights included:
1. Viewing Programs: Jamsu Bridge Parade, Romantic Guitar Flash Mob, Seoul Club: ON, Live Stage: Spring, Jamsu Bridge Summer Cinema, Moonlight Harvest Festival.
2. Walking and Sports Programs: Relaxed Morning, Jamsu Bridge Sports Day, Seoul Plage Vacation, Jamsu Bridge Water Wars.
3. Wellness Programs: Sunset Yoga, Refresh Day.
4. Night Programs: Jamsu Bridge Gourmet Road, Jamsu Bridge Chicken Day.
Additionally, various attractions such as Moonlight Picnic Rest Areas, Moonlight Playgrounds, and a Silent DJ Party provided special memories for citizens.
The joy of the Jamsu Bridge Walk Festival has also contributed to revitalizing the local economy!
Beyond serving as a leisure space for citizens, the festival has become a platform for small businesses and local farmers to thrive together.
From food trucks to local farmer markets and handmade craft markets, diverse sales programs provided new opportunities for small businesses and local farms, while visitors enjoyed a rich array of food and attractions.
Especially, food truck participants donated a portion of their profits, participating in community support activities.
How will Jamsu Bridge change in the future?
Although the Jamsu Bridge Walk Festival, which has created special memories for citizens over five years, has concluded, the new story of Jamsu Bridge continues.
After 50 years of being a vehicle-centered bridge since its completion in 1976, Jamsu Bridge will soon undergo construction to become a pedestrian-only bridge.
Upcoming Schedule:
2026: Start of construction for the pedestrian-only bridge.
Second half of 2027: Opening of the new cultural space at Jamsu Bridge and hosting of a festival.
In the second half of 2027, a festival will be held every Sunday in September and October at the newly developed Jamsu Bridge, bringing new enjoyment to citizens.
Thank you to all citizens who have participated over the past five years at Jamsu Bridge!
We look forward to seeing the new pedestrian-only Jamsu Bridge in the future!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/haechiseoul/224466008669
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