Gwangjin-gu - Sejong University Campustown Local Culture Festival 'Hamkkehasejong' Successfully Concluded

Exhibition of Campus Town Project Achievements and Awards for Outstanding Startup Teams, Cultural Performances for Local Residents Provided

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) held the ‘2021 Hamkkeha Sejong’ festival, a communication event between universities and the local community, at Sejong University over two days on the 11th and 12th.

This event was organized to promote the achievements of the Sejong University Campus Town project and to provide cultural and artistic performances to residents weary from the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The Campus Town project is a collaborative initiative between the district and universities aimed at creating quality youth jobs and fostering a vibrant university district. It has achieved results such as establishing four startup support spaces linked with Sejong University and selecting 36 startup teams.

Marking its second year since 2019, the ‘2021 Hamkkeha Sejong’ featured ▲ Demo Day (startup investment attraction) presentations ▲ 3D pen experience booths ▲ local-linked class exhibitions ▲ youth startup promotional exhibitions ▲ cultural performances.

Inside the Daeyang AI Center building at Sejong University, an exhibition on project achievements was held, while the outdoor stage hosted awards for Demo Day winners and supporters, along with various performances.

At the awards ceremony held on the 11th, outstanding startup teams received the Campus Town Center Director’s Award, and cultural and artistic performances prepared by Sejong University professors and students were presented, including ▲ orchestra ▲ dance ▲ theater. A senior model fashion show and Samulnori (traditional Korean percussion) performance featuring direct resident participation also attracted attention.

The exhibition of project achievements and performances continued until the 12th at the Daeyang AI Center and Sejong Art Hall Hon.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “I hope this ‘2021 Hamkkeha Sejong’ festival becomes a stepping stone for growth and leap for both youth dreaming of startups and residents,” adding, “We will continue to build Gwangjin as a city where youth can dream and universities and the local community coexist and prosper.”

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