The '2025 Bucheon Wejoy Chimac Festival in BIFAN' was successfully held for two days, from July 4th to 5th, at the City Hall lawn square, attracting a large number of citizens.

This year marked the second annual Chimac Festival, following last year's event. Under the theme of 'Beer & Movie, Beer & Music,' it offered citizens a chance to enjoy chimac (chicken and beer) in the city center while experiencing culture and relaxation. Notably, this event held additional significance by providing a win-win opportunity for local small business owners and self-employed individuals.

The festival featured five award-winning international beer competition breweries from Gyeonggi-do, and approximately 80% of the food trucks were local Bucheon businesses, offering a variety of food including chicken throughout the festival. In conjunction with the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), a diverse range of free programs such as outdoor movie screenings, emotional busking, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra performances, a local co-prosperity flea market, and photo zones were set up, receiving great enthusiasm from visitors.

Furthermore, this year, carbon neutrality practice events were also held to achieve an eco-friendly festival. Beer cups were provided in biodegradable materials or reusable containers, and participants who brought their own tumblers received a discount on beer. Additionally, in collaboration with beer vendors, "self-cup washing machines" were installed to foster an atmosphere where citizens could voluntarily participate in environmental protection and practice eco-friendly living.

A Bucheon City official stated, "This Chimac Festival has established itself as a representative cultural festival in Bucheon where citizens and visitors can come together." They added, "We will continue to create citizen-centered festivals where the local economy and culture grow together."

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