Gwangju Dong-gu '18th Nostalgic Chungjang Festival' Opens on the 18th

Chungjang Festival photo. Photo by Gwangju Dong-gu Office

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Dong-gu, Gwangju announced on the 17th that it will hold the 'Healing YES Chungjang Festival' from the 18th to the 21st at the May 18 Democracy Square, National Asia Culture Center (ACC), and throughout Dong-gu.

Dong-gu will conduct the festival as a 'hybrid dispersed' event by reducing face-to-face programs to 30% and expanding non-face-to-face programs to 70%, in accordance with the phased transition to daily recovery.

In particular, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many non-face-to-face programs newly attempted will be held, including ▲Drive-in Concert ▲Chungjang Veranda Concert ▲Nostalgic Soul Food ▲Latte Photo Contest ▲Bad Drawing Contest, among others.

The 'Drive-in Nostalgia Concert' held for two days on the 19th and 20th at the ACC affiliated parking lot allows audiences to watch live performances by singers Kim Jang-hoon and Revival’s Jung Dong-ha from inside their cars.

Also, from the 19th to the 21st, the 'Chungjang Veranda Concert' enjoyed from the verandas of nine apartments in the district offers a variety of events including magic shows for children, elegant classical music, and acoustic guitar music.

Following this, stages to share memories such as the 'University Song Festival Returns Competition,' 'Retro Dance Competition,' and 'Healing Concert' are prepared, featuring trot singers Song Ga-in and Choi Baek-ho among others.

All events will be conducted mainly for those who have completed vaccination, and attendees must bring ▲electronic certificates (such as the COOV app) ▲paper certificates (confirmation issued by health centers) ▲vaccination stickers attached to ID cards, etc.

Also, for those wishing to attend the opening ceremony held from the 18th to the 21st, the 'University Song Festival Returns Competition,' 'Retro Dance Competition,' 'Healing Concert,' and closing ceremony, advance reservations are required.

Im Taek, Dong-gu Mayor, said, "With the phased daily recovery under With-Corona, many visitors can safely and securely enjoy the Chungjang Festival," adding, "During the Chungjang Festival period, we hope everyone can heal their tired body and mind through a wide range of diverse stage performances."

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