Gwangyang-eup Seo Elementary School Alley, Transforming into a Nostalgic Filming Location

Red-haired Anne on a White Horse and Dad Bring Joy and Memories

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] The alleyway from Gwangyang-eup Office in Gwangyang City to Seo Elementary School is gaining fame as a popular filming location for citizens.

When artist Lee Eun-mi and Lee Seon-ah, captain of the 112 Bicycle Volunteer Corps, painted a mural of "Anne with Red Hair on a White Horse and Her Father" on an old wall, evoking childhood memories, the alleyway was transformed into a fresh and beautiful street.

Moreover, they did not stop at just creating the mural on the wall but also planted trees and flowers in the surrounding flower beds, turning it into a beautiful street full of memories and sights, receiving positive responses from citizens.

Local residents said, "The retaining walls of houses and flower bed fences looked old and unsightly, but with the mural newly decorating them, it feels like the street has been reborn as a place where we want to walk."

Captain Lee Seon-ah stated, "Since the response from local residents and citizens has been good, if possible, I would like to expand the scope to nearby alleys and create a beautiful village that captures the hearts of visitors."

Jung Eun-tae, head of Gwangyang-eup, said, "Captain Lee Seon-ah’s beautiful and warm heart, which brought life to the alleyway, is fully reflected in the mural, and I hope that students passing by the fence on their way to and from school and visitors will feel emotional and energetic energy."

Meanwhile, the mural painted in the alleyway depicts Anne Shirley, the protagonist of the familiar cartoon "Anne with Red Hair," and her father, evoking nostalgic memories for adults and conveying warm family love to children.

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