Gwangju City Holds the 102nd March 1st Movement Day Ceremony... Attendance Minimized

March 1st City Hall Main Conference Room... Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Commendation of Meritorious Persons, and Commemorative Speech

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 25th that it will hold the ‘102nd Anniversary of the March 1st Movement Commemoration Ceremony’ on the morning of March 1st in the city hall’s main conference room.

Considering the COVID-19 situation, the ceremony will be conducted with a minimized number of attendees, focusing on the families of independence activists (Liberation Association members) and heads of related organizations and groups.

The event will proceed in the following order: an opening performance by the Gwangju City Symphony Orchestra’s string quartet, the national ceremony, a report on the progress of the March 1st Movement, reading of the Declaration of Independence, awards for patriotic contributors, commemorative speeches, screening of a commemorative video, and a commemorative performance.

In particular, a video will be shown to citizens and attendees capturing the moving moments of Daegu citizens sharing hospital beds and providing treatment last year, directly practicing the spirit of sharing and solidarity that connects the March 1st Movement and the May 18 Gwangju Spirit, conveying courage and hope.

The special commemorative performance, which combines the story of the anti-Japanese independence movement with an exciting traditional Taekwondo performance, will provide a time to reflect on the historical significance of the March 1st Independence Movement.

At the awards ceremony for patriotic contributors, Mayor’s commendations will be presented to Park Soon-won (78), Park Seung-bu (79), Hwang Dong-hyun (50), and Jeong Byeong-hee (54) for their contributions to promoting national spirit and the inheritance and development of patriotism.

Additionally, Gwangju City will carry out the ‘Patriotic Taegeukgi Flag Raising Campaign’ by displaying the Taegeukgi flag on major streets in the city, and provide conveniences such as free use of city buses, subways, and railways from February 28 to March 2 for independence activists and their families.

Yoon Chang-ok, head of the city’s General Affairs Division, said, “Although it is a difficult situation due to COVID-19, on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of the March 1st Movement, we hope citizens will actively participate in the campaign to raise the Taegeukgi flag at every home so that it can be a meaningful day to remember the independence spirit of our ancestors and the importance of our country.”

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