Ryukyung-gi Jungnang-gu Mayor Resumes 'Together Walk' with Residents... Holds 66th 'Jungnang Masil' with Lifestyle Culture Artists

Communication Platform Between District Mayor and Residents 'Jungnang Masil' Meets 66th Jungnang-gu Living Culture Artists to Discuss Revitalizing Local Living Culture Arts and Explore Policy Alternatives Together

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Ryoo Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, has resumed 'Jungnang Masil,' which was temporarily suspended due to COVID-19, and has begun increasing contact with residents.

On the 16th at 3 p.m., Mayor Ryoo held the 66th 'Jungnang Masil' at the Jungnang Art Center with 12 local living culture and arts practitioners.

This Jungnang Masil was organized to meet living culture and arts practitioners active in various fields such as music performances, art exhibitions, and crafts in the area, and to share opinions on revitalizing culture and arts in daily life.

In particular, it was a meaningful occasion to listen to and encourage the difficulties faced by local culture and arts practitioners whose activities have been hindered due to reduced exhibitions and performances caused by COVID-19, while also exploring hopeful policies for the development of local culture and arts together.

Currently, about 1,200 members from 100 living culture and arts clubs are active in Jungnang-gu. Since 2018, the district has been building networks among local living culture and arts organizations that pursue activities based on their favorite culture and hobbies, and has been conducting workshops, meetings, and education to strengthen their capabilities.

Additionally, to enable artistic and cultural activities anywhere in the area, the district has prepared and supports cultural activity hub spaces where practice venues and result-sharing events can be held.

There are currently 75 living culture activity spaces utilizing community centers, welfare centers, volunteer centers, etc., and stages for activities are provided in connection with local festivals.

Mayor Ryoo Kyung-gi of Jungnang-gu said, “Despite the difficulties in activities due to COVID-19, I support all living culture and arts practitioners who strive to enjoy culture and arts in daily life within the community,” adding, “We will spare no effort to secure meeting spaces and performance venues so that more residents can enjoy and share culture and arts in their daily lives.”

Meanwhile, ‘Jungnang Masil’ has been operated as a communication venue where the mayor directly visits the field to have candid conversations with residents, like visiting a neighbor’s house or a nearby neighborhood, and has now reached its 66th session.

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