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2026 Geumnam-ro Car-Free Street 'Let's Walk'

Name: 2026 Geumnam-ro Car-Free Street 'Let's Walk'
Start: 2026-04-04
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Jeonil Building 245

Free · All ages · Permanent · Dong-gu Jeonil Building 245

Dates: Apr 4 ~ Nov 7
Hours: 13:00~19:00
Venue: Jeonil Building 245
Area: Gwangju-Jeonnam Special Metropolitan City Dong-gu
Price: Free
Who can attend: All ages
Organiser: Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City
Enquiries: 광주광역시 동구 062-413-2535

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About this event

'Let's Walk' combines dialect with the continuous present tense '-ing', meaning let's enjoy walking together down Geumnam-ro. Aligned with Gwangju's declaration to transition into a 'Public Transport, Bicycle, and Walking City,' this event aims to overcome climate crises and create a street combining urban rest and communication. Running on the first Saturday of every month from April to November 2026, it offers a walkable environment alongside various hands-on programs and cultural performances. [Regular Programs] - Let's Rest: Board game zone, reading lounge, main operations center (information & events), main stage - Let's Reduce: Local merchant flea market, eco-friendly group booths, chalk art zone, food trucks, reusable container return station, large photo zone - Let's Play: Playground (air bounces/arcade games), sports space (basketball court/ping pong tables), citizen participation square (local youth busking), bicycle repair and training center [Monthly Content] - April: Declaration Ceremony (14:00–16:00 / Opening performance, graffiti bus performance, EDM transit walk) - May: Youth Soccer Tournament (14:00–17:00), Youth Basketball Tournament (15:00–18:00) - June: Flowers of Patriots & Veterans Have Bloomed (15:00–17:00), Mood Sunset Yoga Class (18:30–19:30) - July–August: Geumnam-ro Movie Night (20:00–22:00 / Once a month), Summer Festival (16:00–20:00 / Once a month) - September: Book Party 'Bookgatti' (14:00–17:00), Humanities Golden Bell Quiz (17:00–19:00) - November: 2026 Let's Walk Year-End Party (14:00–17:00 / Performance sharing, awards for outstanding carbon-reducing citizens, parade) [Events] - Let's Walk passport and merchandise distribution - Incentives for transit practice certification - Geumnam Underground Shopping Mall payback

Location

Dong-gu Jeonil Building 245

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Weather

Today(Thu)Cloudy · 24° ~ 33° · 60% chance of rain
Aug 21(Fri)Cloudy · 24° ~ 33° · 60% chance of rain
Aug 22(Sat)Clear · 25° ~ 34° · 30% chance of rain

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