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By Lee Han-soo

The Seoul Metropolitan Government, in cooperation with the Visit Korea Committee and Seoul Tourism Association, plans to give a spring welcome to foreigners from April 29 to May 8, according to Kukmin Ilbo on Thursday.

The event coincides with China's Labor Day and Japan's golden week.

There will be live performances and traditional cultural events in six special tourist zones in Seoul ― Myeong-dong, Sungnyemun, Dongdaemun, Itaewon, Hongdae University and Kwangjang market.

The Seoul government will also hang banners to welcome tourists at the special locations. The banners will also be on display at tourist information centers across the city to inform tourists of multiple special events.

These include making traditional lucky bags and fans, photo zones, Nanta performances, taekwondo demonstrations and magic shows.

The city will hold "China Day" on May 1, "Japan day" on May 3 and "Thailand Day" on May 5, and hand out souvenirs to nationals on each day.

City Tour buses will also offer a 40 percent discount throughout the event.