Gwangju Seo-gu, Diverse Events for the 41st Anniversary of the 5·18 Memorial Ceremony

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Daeseok) has prepared various commemorative events to mark the 41st anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Movement.

Seo-gu promoted the events to honor the democratic martyrs and to reflect on the meaning of that day when sharing was practiced despite hardships.

First, until the 24th, a special exhibition titled "May 18, 1980, Myanmar 2021 Special Exhibition" will be held in the lobby on the first floor of the government building. Programs such as photo and video screenings remembering May, an AR photo studio, and puzzle matching will be featured.

To increase the fading memory and interest in the May 18 Democratic Movement as generations pass and to raise public awareness, the "Remember May Gwangju Content Contest" will also be held.

The contest received a total of 67 entries during March, and after the first and second rounds of video screening, the final 10 individuals (teams) will compete in the finals on the 14th.

The event will be broadcast live on YouTube and promoted to the entire nation through the website and SNS.

On the day of the contest, the May 18 Seo-gu Event Committee and Yangdong Residents' Autonomy Committee will hold a sharing event distributing rice balls and May 18 cookies at the first-floor entrance of Seo-gu Office for visitors.

Additionally, the meeting rooms in the government building will be renamed to reflect Seo-gu’s democratic historical symbolism.

To this end, Seo-gu conducted a survey among all public officials and held a review. The main conference room was named "Deulbul Hall," the medium conference room "Ieum Hall," and the situation room "Nanum Hall."

Seo Daeseok, Mayor of Seo-gu, said, "All related events will be conducted with the safety of citizens as the top priority, strictly adhering to COVID-19 quarantine guidelines and social distancing," and added, "We will make sure Seo-gu is remembered for its unique May 18 characteristics."

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