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Busan Beaches Open July 1.

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Busan beaches will be opened to the public for the next two months: Haeundae, Gwangalli, Songdo, Songjeong and Dadaepo beaches opening from July 1, and Ilgwang and Imnang beaches a few days later from July 6 considering water temperature.

 

The opening ceremony is going to be held in Haeundae Beach at 10:30 am, July 1 with the participation of some 1,500 people including Busan City Mayor Hur, Nam-sik, members of the National Assembly and City Council, other VIPs, officials in charge of the beach, and the citizens of Busan. A variety of events will herald the opening of the summer resort. Nongak-nori(traditional farm music), musical performance, and aerobatic flight will be presented before the official ceremony, followed by lifesaving demonstration by rescue workers and other events.

 

Other beaches in Busan are also preparing for opening ceremonies—Gwangalli Beach at 2:00 pm, July 1, Dadaepo Beach on July 2, and Songjeong, Ilgwang, and Imnang Beaches on July 5— with lots of events, providing visitors with leisure and entertainment activities. Songdo Beach will begin its service with a simple opening ceremony on July 2.

As the number of vacationers is expected to increase to more than 40 million from 38.5 million last year, beaches are busy with the preparation to welcome visitors: adding sand, improving amenities, and planning many events visitors can see and enjoy. Busan Sea Festival, International Rock Festival, and Hyeon-in Song Festival to be held in August are expected to heat up the summer beaches.

Beaches are also rushing to make themselves more comfortable and pleasant to attract more vacationers. Haeundae beach designates part of its area as non-smoking zone; Gwangalli beach plans to operate its own broadcasting station playing music and make a street of outdoor cafés; Songdo beach is going to set up Hyeon-in Square, and Dadaepo beach has a plan to remove iron railings around it. This competition will offer visitors more choices.