Gwangju Seo-gu, Recruiting Students for 'Gugak Culture School' Until the 29th

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 6th that it is recruiting students for the 78th term of the Gugak Culture School and the After-school Children's Gugak Class at Bitgoeul Gugak Training Center for local residents and children.

The Gugak Culture School, which runs for three months from July 2 to July 29, offers nine courses including Minyo (folk songs), Pansori, Gayageum, Daegeum, Gayageum Byeongchang, Janggu, Gobeop, Haegeum, and Jeongga, divided into beginner and intermediate levels.

After-school children's courses for elementary school students will also offer two courses: Gayageum and Haegeum.

Residents and children who wish to enroll can apply by visiting Seo-gu Bitgoeul Gugak Training Center or by phone by the 29th.

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis with about 20 students per course, and the tuition fee is 50,000 KRW for three months.

A Seo-gu official said, "The Gugak class will be a valuable time to experience the unique charm and beauty of traditional culture," adding, "We hope that learning traditional music will help relieve the mental and physical fatigue caused by COVID-19 and restore vitality."

Meanwhile, the Gugak Culture School operated by Seo-gu Bitgoeul Gugak Training Center for residents and children has produced more than 22,500 students so far, greatly contributing to the expansion and popularization of Gugak.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho sdhs6751@asiae.co.kr

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