Energy Public Institutions Bring Vitality to Ulsan Region with 'Life Energy Sharing Concert'

After the "Life Energy Sharing Concert" held on the 20th in Sinhwa Village, Nam-gu, Ulsan, Kim Chang-seop, Chairman of the Korea Energy Agency (first from the right in the second row), Park Il-jun, President of Korea East-West Power (first from the left in the second row), Cho Yong-sung, President of the Korea Energy Economics Institute (seventh from the left in the third row), Kim Kyung-min, Head of Management Support Division at Korea National Oil Corporation (sixth from the right in the third row), and village residents are taking a group commemorative photo.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The "Energy of Life Sharing Concert," jointly hosted by four public energy institutions in Ulsan, was held on the 20th at Sinhwa Village in Nam-gu, Ulsan.

This concert was the first event of a year-round cultural and artistic project organized by the Korea Energy Agency, Korea East-West Power, Korea Energy Economics Institute, and Korea National Oil Corporation, who joined forces to enhance the cultural welfare of Ulsan citizens.

The organizers presented a variety of performances under the theme "With Culture, Ulsan Becomes Happier." The stage opened with popular songs enjoyed by people of all ages, interpreted through the unique instrumental melodies of classical music and the splendid harmony of vocal music. Following this, Kim So-young, a master singer designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Asset, performed Namdo folk songs combined with the distinctive dance movements of Korean traditional dance, receiving applause from local residents.

The charming performance by the children's choir "Joyel Lee" and the family-themed poetry recitation by the Ulsan City Recitation Association comforted and encouraged local residents somewhat weary from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Residents shared their impressions, saying, "Since we haven't been able to go out much, there haven't been many opportunities for outdoor activities, but watching today's cultural performance made me laugh joyfully for the first time in a long while."

The Ulsan Opera Company and Ulsan Citizens' Culture and Arts Association, which signed agreements with the public institution consortium, stated, "More than ten local art teams performed at this concert alone," adding, "This project will be a significant stepping stone in creating jobs for local artists and cultivating cultural sensitivity among residents."

In addition to sharing culture with local residents, the organizers also provided lunch service for all attendees and distributed specially made quarantine masks in collaboration with the village cooperative, along with gift packages containing groceries and daily necessities.

Starting with this event, the "2020 Energy of Life Sharing Concert" will be held four times in total: in Buk-gu in August, Jung-gu in September, and Ulju-gun in October.

In February, the Korea Energy Agency, Korea East-West Power, Korea Energy Economics Institute, and Korea National Oil Corporation formed a cultural and artistic consortium and signed a multilateral memorandum of understanding to jointly promote social contribution-linked cultural projects.

Kim Chang-seop, Chairman of the Korea Energy Agency, said, "Amid the suffering of the entire nation due to the spread of COVID-19, we hope this event prepared by the consortium will bring great comfort to the local community and residents," adding, "We will continue to actively strive to approach Ulsan citizens through various programs based on culture and the arts."

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