Gwangju Buk-gu Supports Successful Hosting of Gwangju Biennale Through Resident Participation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 24th that it will promote the '13th Gwangju Biennale Buk-gu Resident Participation Plan' from next month 1st to May 9th during the Biennale period.

This plan was prepared to support the successful hosting of the Biennale, a world-class cultural event held in Buk-gu, by activating publicity and participation of residents as the exhibition schedule was reduced due to COVID-19.

Accordingly, 16 tasks in three major areas?independent projects, linked projects, and support projects?will be actively promoted together with residents, cultural and artistic organizations, and others.

As an independent project, spring flowers will be exhibited around the Biennale Exhibition Hall, and cultural and artistic performances and concerts involving organizations such as the Asia Culture and Arts Association will be held to provide visitors with various attractions.

Resident participation will be activated and the local image enhanced through the operation of viewing days tailored to the social distancing situation by 28 autonomous organizations in Buk-gu’s 28 neighborhoods and environmental maintenance around the Biennale Exhibition Hall.

As linked projects, special exhibitions by local artists will be held at two locations: Buk-gu Office Gallery and Geumbong Art Museum.

In particular, media facade performances will be operated on the outer wall of the Biennale Exhibition Hall every Friday, Saturday, and public holiday from 7:30 PM for one hour, providing nighttime attractions to promote an increase in tourists and revitalization of the local commercial district.

Additionally, seven support projects such as illegal advertisement and street vendor cleanup, traffic and cleaning measures around the event site, public restroom management and disinfection, and hospitality service training for food and lodging businesses will be implemented to create a pleasant and friendly Biennale viewing environment.

Mayor Moon In of Buk-gu said, “The Gwangju Biennale is the largest event that promotes Gwangju as a city of culture and arts to the world,” and added, “We will actively support the 13th Gwangju Biennale to be held more successfully than ever with the interest and participation of residents.”

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