Incheon City Operates Nation's First Disabled Artists Troupe... Touring Performances Starting in May

Singer NC.A and the Holt Disabled Choir are performing a congratulatory performance at the 39th Disabled Persons Day ceremony held on April 18 at the 63 Building in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. 2019. 4.18 / Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon City is operating the first municipal disabled artists' troupe among local governments nationwide.

On the 14th, the city announced that it operates the disabled artists' troupe to nurture the talents of disabled individuals with musical abilities and to deliver moving performances to local residents.

The disabled artists' troupe, which completed its installation registration on the 4th, will be operated as a vocational rehabilitation facility for the disabled, and a five-year consignment operation agreement was signed with the social welfare corporation Injeong Foundation through an open recruitment process.

The troupe consists of 20 members in four fields: strings, wind instruments, piano, and percussion. Final successful candidates will be announced on the 30th after open recruitment until the 21st.

Applicants must be disabled persons aged 18 or older residing in Incheon City, capable of commuting independently, and able to play an instrument.

After about a month of practice, the troupe plans to form an ensemble and begin touring performances starting in May.

An official from Incheon City stated, "We hope to support the independence of disabled individuals with interest and talent in music and provide a good opportunity for social participation activities. We will do our best to support the operation of the disabled artists' troupe so that it can also have a positive impact on improving social awareness of disabled persons."

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