The Jongno Children's Folk Song Festival Kicks Off

Held on the 29th at 2:30 PM with 28 teams from 11 elementary schools participating... Alongside the children's song contest, side events such as quiz events and magic shows, popular award winners selected by resident voting

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (Mayor Kim Young-jong) will broadcast the 'Jongno Children's Children's Song Festival' live on the Jongno TV YouTube channel from 2:30 PM on the 29th.

Now in its 22nd year, this festival was started to provide a stage where children can freely express their dreams and talents, and to create an opportunity for all local residents to unite through children's songs.

The event will be held at the Marronnier Park Multipurpose Hall, with 28 teams of 42 students from 11 elementary schools in the district who applied in advance in May participating together.

The competition categories include solo and small group singing with up to five members, followed by ▲opening ceremony ▲children's song contest parts 1 and 2 ▲announcement of winners.

Additionally, side events such as quiz contests and magic shows for participants will be held, and a popularity award winner will be selected through resident voting to provide a unique experience.

The judging panel, composed of music majors and composers, will evaluate pitch, rhythm, vocal ability, and expressiveness based on a scoring sheet to determine the rankings.

For more detailed information about the children's song festival, please contact the Education Division.

Jongno-gu holds the belief that "a city where children are happy is a city where everyone wants to live," and has steadily promoted child-friendly policies, achieving designation as a UNICEF Child-Friendly City in 2017.

In particular, efforts to create a child-rearing friendly environment stand out as a response to ultra-aging and low birthrate phenomena caused by the outflow of younger generations due to the aging urban environment and high housing costs in the district's downtown area.

A representative example is the expansion of public and national daycare centers so that parents can safely entrust their children.

Also, to create spaces where children can freely play amid the gray buildings densely packed in the city center, facilities such as the 'Sanmaru Playground' in Changsin-dong and the 'Toddler Forest Experience Center' in Samcheong and Sungin Parks were established.

Furthermore, Jongno-gu was the first local government in the country to open a specialized performance hall for children, the 'Idul Theater,' located in Hyehwa-dong.

Mayor Kim Young-jong said, "Children who have had a hard time not being able to attend school as before or meet friends often due to COVID-19 will be able to showcase the singing skills they have practiced hard and create joyful memories," adding, "We will continue to present various stages that nurture children's dreams and talents."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.