The autumn night at Mokpo's Peace Square was illuminated by stunning fireworks. The final 'Mokpo Maritime W Show' of the year attracted around 33,000 citizens and tourists, creating a lively atmosphere that lasted late into the night.
The city of Mokpo announced that the last performance of the Mokpo Maritime W Show took place on September 19 at the maritime stage in Peace Square, concluding with the participation of local residents and visitors.
The highlight of the event was a global fireworks show featuring teams from an international fireworks competition. The display combined fireworks synchronized to music with dancing water fountains, creating a large-scale multimedia performance against the backdrop of Mokpo's night sea. The participation of the award-winning teams was confirmed in the event plan released by the city prior to the performance.
As families gathered at Peace Square, visitors also frequented nearby restaurants and cafes, according to the city. Mokpo aims to expand its nighttime tourism offerings to encourage visitors to spend more time in the area, benefiting local businesses.
Notably, 500 personnel from the coast guard and the Navy's 3rd Fleet were specially invited to enjoy the performance alongside citizens and tourists, celebrating the autumn night together.
Mayor Kang Seong-hwi stated, “We will utilize Mokpo's beautiful sea and cultural tourism resources to create differentiated nighttime tourism content that encourages visitors to stay longer in Mokpo. We aim to develop Mokpo into an international marine tourism city that grows alongside the local economy.”
This year, the Mokpo Maritime W Show was held three times, starting on May 9, with additional performances on August 1 and September 19. The shows combined maritime stage performances, dancing water fountains, and fireworks, concluding the official schedule with this global fireworks display.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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