Gwangju Seo-gu '5.18 Historical and Cultural Exploration Program' Operation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Dae-seok) announced on the 3rd that it will operate the ‘5.18 Historical and Cultural Exploration Program’ a total of four times until September.

Under the theme ‘Following the 5.18 Historical Path to That Time and Place,’ this program is one of the pledges of the 7th Seo-gu civilian administration, planned to remember the spirit of May in Gwangju and to expand opportunities for local residents’ historical and cultural education.

This program has been conducted in cooperation with the Seo-gu Cultural Center since 2019, offering various experiential activities such as visiting historical sites related to the 5.18 Democratic Movement, reenactments of court and detention scenes in the 5.18 Freedom Park, and making rice balls.

The main exploration courses include ▲505 Security Unit ▲Former site of the Gukgun Gwangju Hospital ▲Nongsung Square ▲Former site of Deulbul Night School ▲5.18 Memorial Park ▲Former site of Sangmu Base ▲5.18 Freedom Park.

Two explorations were held on the 1st and 15th of last month, and the 3rd and 4th sessions are scheduled for the 5th and September 4th, respectively. Participation is free, and pre-registration is accepted for up to 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications are accepted at the Seo-gu Cultural Center, and anyone interested in 5.18 history can apply.

A Seo-gu official said, “Through this program, it will be a good opportunity to correctly inform the entire nation about the spirit and meaning of the 5.18 Democratic Movement and to provide a chance to raise an open historical consciousness.”

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