New 'Gyeonggi-do Ga (道歌)' Released After 2 Years... Officially Promulgated on January 3 Next Year

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do provincial song, "Rest in Gyeonggi-do," which was created with the participation of Gyeonggi-do residents in all processes including lyrics writing, composition, and judging, has been finalized.

Gyeonggi-do announced that on the 13th, the partial amendment ordinance related to the designation of the Gyeonggi-do song, the eighth official symbol of the province following the Gyeonggi-do flag, typeface (Gyeonggi Cheonnyeonche), etc., passed the provincial council plenary session. Accordingly, the Gyeonggi-do song will be officially promulgated on January 3rd next year.

Earlier, when the existing Gyeonggi-do song ceased to be sung in 2019 due to controversy over the composer's pro-Japanese actions, the province held a "Fair Contest for a New Gyeonggi-do Song" last year to create a new song to replace it.

Out of 1,529 lyric submissions, three were shortlisted, and 1,084 compositions were solicited for these lyrics. Under the chairmanship of composer Yoon Il-sang, the judging process involved experts and a panel of resident judges, as well as an online vote by residents. The song "Rest in Gyeonggi-do," with lyrics by Gyeonggi-do resident Kim Ji-hoon and composed by Onong Project, was finally selected. It features easy and comfortable lyrics comparing Gyeonggi-do to a "home" and a lively melody.

With the registration as a symbol, the new Gyeonggi-do song will be systematically managed through bodies such as the Gyeonggi-do Symbol Management Committee and actively utilized in various projects and events.

The province plans to register the audio and sheet music on the Gyeonggi-do official website so that all residents can sing the song together, and produce various audio versions featuring famous singers.

Various content involving residents based on the song is also under consideration.

Lee Seong-ho, Director of Public Relations Planning for the province, said, "With the registration of this Gyeonggi-do song as a symbol, we will make it a song loved by residents," adding, "Through the song, we will unite Gyeonggi-do residents and develop it into a brand that residents can take pride in."

Meanwhile, the existing Gyeonggi-do symbols include ▲flag ▲emblem ▲brand ▲tree (ginkgo) ▲bird (pigeon) ▲flower (forsythia) ▲typeface (Gyeonggi Cheonnyeonche). The flag, emblem, and brand are expressed as representative symbols of Gyeonggi-do designed with the Korean consonants 'ㄱㄱㄷ' (GGD).

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