Gwangyang Jungma Library Successfully Hosts Family Musical 'Peter Rabbit'

Books and Musicals Combine to Offer Fun and Lessons

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Jeonnam Gwangyang Jungma Library announced on the 28th that the 'Peter Rabbit' children's family musical performance, which was operated online contact-free for 24 hours from 9 a.m. on the 26th, the Cultural Day of May, to 9 a.m. on the 27th, ended successfully.

With splendid costumes, exquisite acting by professional actors, percussion ensemble, and content encouraging reading, about 1,200 citizens accessed YouTube to watch the performance, and children from 25 local daycare centers also enjoyed the fairy tale world together.

This performance, combining songs and percussion with a story that instills courage and lessons to wisely overcome difficult situations, was enough to provide children with fun and interest.

Additionally, it offered meaningful experiences to children and parents who have accumulated fatigue due to COVID-19, motivating children to develop interest in reading and become familiar with the library.

The performance was conducted by the professional performance and arts group 'Munhwa Gihwaek Iyoo,' which has been planning performances and musicals since 2007 starting with the performance play 'Iltal,' and has been invited to various cultural events nationwide, continuing over 500 performances.

A parent who watched the performance said, "They provided convenience to watch on YouTube for 24 hours, so I watched it twice with my children," and added, "I will definitely go to the library with my children to see the 'Peter Rabbit' fairy tale book."

Gwangyang City Library plans to prepare and operate various performances and programs to support children's reading activities in anticipation of restrictions on library use due to COVID-19.

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