Gimhae City Hosts the 22nd National Classical Chinese Poetry Writing Contest

Postal Applications Accepted Until April 15, Winners Announced on April 22

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 18th that it will replace the 22nd National Classical Chinese Poetry Writing Contest with an online contest again this year, following last year, to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

This year's competition is hosted by the city, organized by Geumgwan Iwoohoe, and sponsored by the Korean Classical Chinese Poetry Association, Gimhae Hyanggyo, Gimhae Judo Association, and the Gimhae Kim Clan Samhyeonpa Gimhae City Jonghoe.

The theme of the poetry contest is "In Memory of Munjeonggong Kim Gwan," with rhymes on "Jin (眞), Shin (新), In (人), Bin (彬), Shin (伸)." Munjeonggong Kim Gwan was born in Eobyeong Village, Hallim-myeon, Gimhae, served as a Pando Panseo (a high-ranking official) during the Goryeo Dynasty, loyally served six kings, and worked to revive Confucianism and promote talent education.

Applicants wishing to participate can submit their entries by mail to Geumgwan Iwoohoe by April 15. After judging, the grand prize winner will receive 1,000,000 KRW, the second prize 600,000 KRW, and the third prize 400,000 KRW.

A city official said, "We hope this National Classical Chinese Poetry Writing Contest will be an opportunity to learn the teachings and wisdom of Kim Gwan and to introduce our traditional classical Chinese poetry literature to many people."

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