From October 16 to 18, an event marking the 30th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Shijingshan District, Beijing, and Mapo-gu, Seoul, was held at Nanshan Courtyard and Yong Ding He Ji (Yongding River Market).

At the event held at Nanshan Courtyard on the afternoon of October 16, Chinese and South Korean guests each delivered speeches. The representative of young football players from Jinding Street No. 2 Primary School in Shijingshan shared stories of making friends with their counterparts from Mapo-gu through football. The representatives of the Shijingshan District Investment Promotion Service Center and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) each gave promotional presentations.

The event also featured splendid cultural exchange activities highlighting the traditions of China and South Korea, an intangible cultural heritage experience zone, and an exhibition of photos documenting 30 years of friendly exchanges between the two districts.

At Yong Ding He Ji, a photo backdrop was set up for commemorating the 30th anniversary of the sister-city ties. Chef AI Robot Kitchen & Beyond (智小厨机器人餐厅), Jingci Coffee (京瓷咖啡) and Xinjingxi Hotpot (新京熹餐厅) each set up photo exhibitions featuring China and South Korea and displayed Korean-style decorations.

Shijingshan District, Beijing, and Mapo-gu, Seoul, established sister-city relations in 1996. Over the past 30 years, the two sides have produced fruitful exchange results in many fields such as economy, culture, sports, and education. Mapo-gu is an administrative district of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It is home to the Seoul World Cup Stadium and the trendy Hongdae commercial area, which is popular among foreign tourists.

(Source: Shijingshan Wenlv)