2026 Geumnam-ro Car-Free Street "Geotjaing"

Festival Highlights
- Geumnam-ro Car-Free Street
- Various experiential programs

"Geotjaing" combines a dialect word and the present progressive "ing," meaning to walk and enjoy Geumnam-ro together. In line with Gwangju's declaration to transform into a "Public Transportation, Bicycle, and Pedestrian City," this event aims to overcome the climate crisis and promote such modes of transport, creating a street for urban relaxation and communication. The event provides an environment where citizens can freely walk and offers various experiential programs and cultural performances.
It will be held on the first Saturday of every month from April to November in 2026. The location is the area around Jeonil Building 245, 245 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju (Geumnam-ro 1-ga).
Free
Swijaing: Board game zone, reading lounge, general operations headquarters (information and event management), main stage Juryeoying: Local merchant fleamarket, eco-friendly group booths, chalk art zone, food trucks, reusable container return station, large photo zone Noljaing: Playground (air bounce/arcade machines), sports facilities (basketball court/table tennis court), citizen participation plaza (local youth busking), bicycle repair shop and training center
April: Proclamation Ceremony (14:00~16:00 / Opening performance, graffiti bus performance, EDM "Da-ja-bo" walking) May: Youth Football Tournament (14:00~17:00), Youth Basketball Tournament (15:00~18:00) June: "Flowers of Patriotism and Veterans" (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: Reading Party 'Bookgati' (14:00~17:00), Humanities Golden Bell (17:00~19:00) November: 2026 Geotjaing Year-End Party (14:00~17:00 / Achievement sharing, awards for outstanding citizens in carbon reduction, parade)
Distribution of Geotjaing passports and goods Incentives for "Da-ja-bo" practice certification Geumnam Underground Shopping Center cashback
"Geotjaing" combines a dialect word and the present progressive "ing," meaning to walk and enjoy Geumnam-ro together. In line with Gwangju's declaration to transform into a "Public Transportation, Bicycle, and Pedestrian City," this event aims to overcome the climate crisis and promote such modes of transport, creating a street for urban relaxation and communication. In 2026, it will be held on the first Saturday of every month from April to November, providing an environment where citizens can freely walk and offering various experiential programs and cultural performances.
[Permanent Programs] - Swijaing: Board game zone, reading lounge, general operations headquarters (information and event management), main stage - Juryeoying: Local merchant fleamarket, eco-friendly group booths, chalk art zone, food trucks, reusable container return station, large photo zone - Noljaing: Playground (air bounce/arcade machines), sports facilities (basketball court/table tennis court), citizen participation plaza (local youth busking), bicycle repair shop and training center [Monthly Content] - April: Proclamation Ceremony (14:00~16:00 / Opening performance, graffiti bus performance, EDM "Da-ja-bo" walking) - May: Youth Football Tournament (14:00~17:00), Youth Basketball Tournament (15:00~18:00) - June: "Flowers of Patriotism and Veterans" (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: Reading Party 'Bookgati' (14:00~17:00), Humanities Golden Bell (17:00~19:00) - November: 2026 Geotjaing Year-End Party (14:00~17:00 / Achievement sharing, awards for outstanding citizens in carbon reduction, parade) [Events] - Distribution of Geotjaing passports and goods - Incentives for "Da-ja-bo" practice certification - Geumnam Underground Shopping Center cashback
[Permanent Programs] - Swijaing: Board game zone, reading lounge, general operations headquarters (information and event management), main stage - Juryeoying: Local merchant fleamarket, eco-friendly group booths, chalk art zone, food trucks, reusable container return station, large photo zone - Noljaing: Playground (air bounce/arcade machines), sports facilities (basketball court/table tennis court), citizen participation plaza (local youth busking), bicycle repair shop and training center [Monthly Content] - April: Proclamation Ceremony (14:00~16:00 / Opening performance, graffiti bus performance, EDM "Da-ja-bo" walking) - May: Youth Football Tournament (14:00~17:00), Youth Basketball Tournament (15:00~18:00) - June: "Flowers of Patriotism and Veterans" (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: Reading Party 'Bookgati' (14:00~17:00), Humanities Golden Bell (17:00~19:00) - November: 2026 Geotjaing Year-End Party (14:00~17:00 / Achievement sharing, awards for outstanding citizens in carbon reduction, parade) [Events] - Distribution of Geotjaing passports and goods - Incentives for "Da-ja-bo" practice certification - Geumnam Underground Shopping Center cashback
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