Gwangju Dong-gu, Wedding Photo Contest Held

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Im Taek) announced on the 10th that it will hold the ‘2021 Gwangju Dong-gu Tourism Month National Wedding Photo Contest’ from the 11th of this month to the 11th of next month to increase interest in excellent tourist resources and discover the charm of hidden attractions.

Under the theme of ‘Wedding filled with excitement at beautiful places in Gwangju Dong-gu,’ anyone can participate with wedding photos of various concepts such as couples, engaged couples, and reminder weddings.

The wedding photos can be taken against beautiful and attractive locations popular among family tourists and couples, such as the National Asian Culture Complex, Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street, Mudeungsan (Jisan Amusement Park, Jeungsimsa Temple, Chunsulheon, etc.), Traditional Culture Center, Kumho Citizen Culture Center, Gwangju Theater, and Gwangju Poly.

Works are accepted by mail and email. A total of 23 works will be awarded among the entries, with the grand prize receiving 1,000,000 KRW, excellence prize 500,000 KRW, SNS popularity prize 300,000 KRW, encouragement prize 200,000 KRW, and honorable mention 100,000 KRW respectively.

Detailed contest information can be found on the Gwangju Dong-gu website.

Mayor Im Taek of Dong-gu said, “This contest is a great opportunity to widely promote the attractive tourist resources of Gwangju Dong-gu,” and added, “We hope many people who want to take wedding photos and create memories in Dong-gu, which embraces both tradition and modernity, will participate.”

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