The opening ceremony of the first car-free and nightlight street of Ulaanbaatar city has commenced yesterday (Jun 8). 

City Mayor and Ulaanbaatar City Governor has set a goal to make Ulaanbaatar city as tourism and business hub of Northeast Asia in 2017-2020. Within the framework, Seoul street was landscaped and became the first car-free and nightlight street. 
The landscaping works include pavement of 440 meters of area, construction of pedestrians, install of screens and 400 seats for the public, restoring plants, and lighting. Moreover, two sides and ceiling of the night street was decorated with lights. 
Program for the opening ceremony of the car-free street:
9th of June 
Music festival 
Jazz and contemporary music performances
Electro dance music show  
10th of June 
National festival
Jazz and classical music performances
Traditional art performance and fashion show 
11th of June 
Family day festival 
Children playground 
Jazz music performances
In scope of the opening events, Seoul street roads will have closures until June 19 at 6 a.m.

Published Date:2017-06-09