Gwangju Dong-gu 'Donggu Bookstore Tour Stamp Tour' in Progress

Dong-gu Bookstore Tour Brochure. Photo by Gwangju Dong-gu Office

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Dong-gu, Gwangju (Mayor Im Taek) announced on the 24th that it will produce and distribute a bookstore guide map called 'Dong-gu Bookstore Tour' and start a Dong-gu Bookstore Tour stamp event to promote reading culture and revitalize local bookstores.

Dong-gu operates various types of bookstores throughout the district where the old and new coexist, from traditional bookstores to independent bookstores with unique characteristics, and the Gyerim-dong used bookstore street that holds the history and memories of the old downtown area.

The 'Dong-gu Bookstore Tour' course consists of three routes: ▲ National Asia Culture Center and Chungjang-ro ▲ Jisan-dong and Dongmyeong-dong independent bookstore streets ▲ Gyerim-dong used bookstore street. It introduces bookstores, book cafes, and publishing design shops that residents can freely stroll around and visit.

The stamp tour will be held from the 25th of this month to the 5th of next month. Participants can receive the bookstore map at 19 locations included in the booklet and collect a total of 5 stamps.

After completing the mission, by submitting an online survey, participants can receive a small souvenir either by visiting in person or by mail on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more details, you can check the Dong-gu website and the mobile app ‘Dudream’. Inquiries can be made to the Humanities City Policy Division.

Mayor Im Taek of Dong-gu said, "At the end of the year, I hope everyone takes the time to visit bookstores with their own unique colors in every alley and immerse themselves in a book," adding, "Dong-gu will continue to support so that bookstores can establish themselves as another cultural gathering place through various book culture programs."

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