Travel to Jamsil Special Tourist Zone by Seoul City Tour Bus

A New Route between DDP and Jamsil for Seoul City Tour Bus, Starting in July!

Seoul City Bus Tour will serve a new route between DDP and Jamsil, starting in July.

The new route came to be included in the bus tour as a result of the Songpa-gu Office’s
continued discussion for a year about the need to show tourists Jamsil that has emerged as a tourism hotspot with the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) and the Seoul Institute.

Through the shopping hotspots and places for cultural activities and picnics, the new
route (29.5km/one and half hours taken) includes the fashion streets near Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Lotte World in Jamsil, Seoul Seongsu-dong Sujehwa (handmade shoes in Korean) Town(SSST), Seoul Forest, Olympic Park, the Seoul Baekje Museum, etc.
Open-top double decker buses similar to those in London and Hong Kong will serve the route.

It is expected that the new bus tour route will have a positive impact on the ongoing effort for invigoration of the local economy by encouraging visitors to Seoul to include
Songpa in their destinations.

Ticketing: www.seoultrolley.com

Global Tourism Division: 2147-2100

Songpa-gu Opened an Instagram Account : @songpa_official

Songpa-gu Opened an Instagram Account

On the 22th, Songpa-gu opened its official Instagram account @Songpa_Official and started its operation. Through the account, Songpa-gu is planning on announcing news speedily to Sonpa residents, posting pictures and introductions about various tourist resources such as Olympic Park, Seokchon Lake, and Lotte World Tower, and promoting Songpa to tourists.  Also, to let the residents and tourists know about Songpa-gu Office's Instagram account and promote its use, a photo event will be held during the period of Seokchon Cherry Blossom Festival, from April 8 to 10. With the newly established Instagram account, Songpa-gu will have more diverse ways to communicate with the residents by operating 5 SNS including the existing Facebook, blog, Kakaostory, and Tweeter. To follow Songpa-gu Instagram, search Songpa-gu Office in Instagram application and follow @Songpa_Official !

Patriotism of martyrs, succeeded by Songpa-gu

Marking Merit Reward Month of June, 

Songpa-gu will hold ceremonial events including Taegeukgi (Korean National Flag) Raising on the Olympic-ro, national security photo exhibition, rally for the resolution of patriotism and security, free Korean War food tasting.

During the month of June, the national flags and banners of Veteran Affairs (236 flags in total) will have been hoisted on the central reservation and sidewalks on the both sides of the 3.9 km-long section of the Olympic-ro, ranging from the Peace plaza in the Olympic Park to the Jamsil Sports Complex.

A large banner will be installed on the outer wall of the Songpa-gu Office building, which will celebrate Merit Reward Month with the local residents. June is Merit Reward
Month: Memorial Day(June 6), The Beginning Day of Korean War (June 25 ) , and the Second Yeonpyeong Naval Battle (June 29).

Songpa-gu will hold events including flag raising toㅡ commemorate the sacrifices of the patriotic martyrs and the soldiers.

The Korean War Veterans Association will have a Rally for the Resolution of Patriotism and Veteran Affairs at 9:30 on the 22nd of June in the main hall of the Songpa-gu Office.

Three hundred war veterans are expected to attend the event which will be the opportunity to raise the awareness of national security and patriotism, marking Korean War Day, the day of commemorating the biggest national tragedy.

At 2p.m. on June 21, in the square in front of the Songpa-gu Office building (in case of rain, at the lobby), “free tasting of foods during the Korean War” will be held by Songpa-gu branch of the Korean Freedom Federation, so that visitors can taste barley rice rolls, barley rice cake, and boiled potatoes.

These food will be served for free to the visitors so that children, youths, and the local residents who did not experience the Korean War can know about the difficulties and hardships during the war.

Additionally, a photo exhibition of the Korean War and other issues with national security will be held, which will help the visitors to raise the awareness of national security for our Koreans who overcame hardships and adversities of the Korean War and also contemplate the meaning of peace and division.

Marking Merit Reward Month, this whole event will be meaningful opportunity to commemorate the sacrifices of patriotic martyrs and inherit indomitable will to overcome national hardships.

General Affairs Division 2147-2120Administrative Management Division 2147-2220Welfare Policy Division 2147-2680

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The First Nolja Festival Will Be Held

The First Nolja Festival Will Be Held

A Festival to be Planned and Enjoyed by Adolescents

Welcoming May, 'the Month of Family' and 'the Month of Adolescents', Songpagu will hold 'the First Nolja Festival' for two days on May 20 and 21. This festival, aimed to provide children and adolescents with the right to participate and play presented by United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, has various items to watch and experience planned appropriately for children and adolescents. It has various contents that involve visitors' participation such as 'I am a Nolfe Star', drawing contest, and 'Saessak Children's Singing Contest'. Participation is available for children and adolescents from across the country. Refer to the following schedule for each event. [Main Schedule] Date Name of Event Time Contents Venue Fri. May 20 Awards for exemplary children and adolescents of Songpa 16:00~17:30 pre-ceremony performance, presenting award certificates, etc big auditorium of the Office Sat. May 21 Opening Ceremony 13:00~13:40 the Pledge of Allegiance, guests introduction the Peace Plaza of Olympic Park the 20th Songpa Saessak Children's Singing Contest 13:40~15:00 solo, duet, ensemble the 1st Nolfe Drawing Contest 13:00~17:00 on-the-site sketch of Nolfe festival the 1st contest, 'I am a Nolfe Star' 15:00~17:30 dance, vocal, and other genres Awards ceremony 17:30~18:00 presenting award certificates and letters of appreciation Closing ceremony 18:00~18:10 cleaning of the venue of the event Standing event 13:00~18:00 operation of experience and activities zone, cultural activities zone, and promotional zone [Detailed Schedule of Application] Name of Event Application Period Participants Institute for Application Phone No. the 1st Nolfe Drawing Contest ~May 18 preschool children(aged 6~7), elementary school students across the nation Macheon Youth Trainng Center 02-443-0100 the 1st contest,  'I am a Nolfe Star' (Club activity presentation) ~May 10 middle schoo and high school students (aged 13~18) across the nation Songpa Youth Trainng Centerr 02-449-0500 the 20th Songpa Saessak Children's Singing Contest ~May 10 elementary school students across the nation Songpa Youth Trainng Center 02-449-0500 -Dates : 2016. 5. 20.(Fri.) ~ 5. 21.(Sat.) -Place : OlympicPark Peace Plaza -Inquiries : Songpa-gu Office (☎ 02-2147-3790)

2016 Songpagu Village Story Contest

2016 Songpagu Village Story Contest

Please send us unknown stories of our village

Songpagu holds 'Songpagu Village Story Contest' to use forgotten and unknown stories in conjunction with the project to find new contents for the development of walking tour courses.  There are four areas for the story contest for walking tour course contents-stories of Songpagu, materials such as photos and literature, new commentation course and story-telling, and free course.  Anybody with a story about Songpagu area can participate and in the assessment, 52 works will be chosen considering the structure, level of completion, accuracy, and originality of the works.  Application is until May 31, and to make an application, visit Songpagu Office homepage (www.songpa.go.kr), download a copy of exhibition application form, a copy of consent of using personal information, and a copy of the form for each contest area-and submit them by visiting in person or through mail or email. [Outline of the Contest] ○ Contents of the contest - Stories within the village of Songpagu(folktales and fables) - Various relevant materials(photos, literature, etc.)  - Ideas about new courses (commentation course, free course)  ○ Application: ~ Tuesday, May 31, 2016 ○ Area:　whole areas in Songpagu  ○ How to apply:  Songpagu Office homepage(www.songpa.go.kr) - notification/announcement - download application and submit in person, by mail (International Tourism Division, Songpagu Office, 8th floor) or email( alsk5136@songpa.go.kr ) ○ Awards: 14.5 million won in total (awarded to 52 works)   total: 52 grand Prize : 1 top prize : 2 excellence award : 4 participation award : 15 honorable mention (around 30 works) 14.5 million won 3 million won 1 million won respectively 0.5 million won respectively 0.3 million won respectively Onnuri gift certificate 0.1 million won respectively [Categories of the Contest] No. Type of Contest Contents 1 history and other stories -stories passed down in Songpagu such as folktales, fables, history, etc. -all kinds of stories related to villages, roads, or places in Songpagu 2 materials related to Songpagu(photos, literature, etc.) - various materials such including literature and photos about history, culture, life aspects, people, modern and contemporary history 3 new commentation course and story-telling - compose the commentation course including 5 main tourist destinations within 2 hour limit 4 free course(ideas for course development) - compose the course with a theme or a place including at least 4 main tourist destinations within 1~2 hour limit Global Tourism Division ☎82-2-2147-2100

May is the Month of Family in Songpa

The Songpa-gu Office to Hold Many Special Family Events in May

Special Event for Encouraging Filial Piety

On the occasion of Parents’ Day (May 8), the Songpa-gu Office will hold a special event for presenting carnations to local senior citizens and presenting awards to exemplary filial children.
The Songpa Youth Choir will also hold a performance for senior citizens.
· When: 1:30 – 4:00 PM, May 6
· Where: Seoul Nori Madang, Seokchon Lake

Senior Welfare Division 2147-2920

Children's Day Grand Festival

Songpa is planning a Grand Festival for children, who are our future hope.
Charter for Children will be announced and performances will be held for children.
· When : 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, May 3
· Where : Seoul Nori Madang, Seokchon Lake

Women & Child Care Division 2147-2760

The 2nd National Greatest Daddy Contest

This contest attracted great attention last year.
In its second occasion, the annual event will be held to encourage hard-working fathers nationwide.
· Eligible applicants : Housewives and children in Korea
· Applications to be submitted by May 13

Women & Child Care Division 2147-2760

The 1st Nolja (Merrymaking) Festival

During the festival, a variety of programs to watch, experience, and enjoy will be prepared for the youth.
The event will be held to provide young folks with an opportunity to have a good time under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
· When : May 20 and 21
· Where : World Peace Gate, Olympic Park

Youth Division 2147-3790

Traditional Coming-of-Age Ceremony

Traditionally, this ceremony has been considered as the first step preceding the other important ceremonies in life: wedding, funeral, and worshipping ancestors.
This ceremony will be held to encourage those who will become adults to fulfill their responsibilities and obligations as members of the community.
This year, the event will be held with 50 soon-to-be-adults as a significant hands-on experience.
· When : May 21
· Where : Seoul Nori Madang, Seokchon Lake

Culture & Sports Division 2147-2800