Gangnam-gu Delivers Hope Through 'Visiting Cultural Events'

In the 'With Corona' Era, Movies, Theater, and Music Performances... District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun: "Providing Culture Based on Thorough Quarantine"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) will comfort the minds and bodies of residents weary from the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and deliver messages of hope through “visiting cultural events” such as movies, plays, and music until the end of this year.

The district will provide cultural experiences for Gangnam residents in the era of “with COVID” and “ontact” by offering social healing programs including in-person events where participants can directly experience activities on-site, as well as non-face-to-face cultural events streamed live on YouTube.

◇ Recharging Body and Mind in the City: ‘Summer Healing Camp’

For those in need of healing, the Gangnam Healing Center (COEX) has planned various programs such as “Five Senses Satisfaction Toysville,” “Botanical Art,” and “Aroma Singing Bowl Meditation” every Monday during July and August, utilizing the center’s closed days.

◇ Enjoy Vivid Live Concerts at Home: ‘Ontact Healing Performances’

Every Friday in September, the Gangnam Healing Center will hold audience-free performances including “Musical Gala Concert,” “Acoustic Kim Kwang-seok Musical,” and “Phantom Popera Singer,” which will be broadcast live on YouTube.

◇ Various Busking Performances at ‘365 FUN & PAN Gangnam, Balcony Concert’

From August to November, every Saturday, a mobile stage vehicle will tour 15 apartment complexes in Gangnam. Residents can enjoy busking performances by popular singers such as Jung In, Park Jae-jung, and Ben, as well as orchestra performances from their apartment balconies.

◇ Outdoor Enjoyment of ‘World Film Festival in Front of Your Home’ and ‘K-POP Plaza Outdoor Cinema’

In July and August, every Saturday at 8 p.m., overseas films such as “Zootopia,” “Coco,” and “Knives Out” will be screened at the Yeongdong 3 Bridge performance venue along Yangjaecheon Stream, accessible to everyone. In September, outdoor film screenings utilizing four large multi-screens will be held at the COEX K-POP Plaza.

◇ Additionally... Cultural Events Across Gangnam Including ‘Visiting Performances’

Concerts featuring performances in various fields will be held at welfare facilities such as the Gangnam Disabled Welfare Center and Gangnam Daycare Center every Wednesday and Thursday starting from the fourth week of August.

Jeong Soon-gyun, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, stated, “Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea has successfully conducted nationwide elections based on ‘K-quarantine,’ professional baseball and soccer games are proceeding as scheduled, and recently, spectator admission has been allowed, leading the world in the ‘post-COVID’ era. As a representative leader of the ‘ontact era’ in Korea, we will open a new cultural era where everyone can safely enjoy activities based on thorough quarantine measures.”

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