Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do Enters Bid to Host '2024 World Wind Music Association Conference,' the Olympics of Wind Music

Preschool Group to Attend This Year's Event in Prague, Czech Republic
Mayor Bang to Personally Conduct Presentation for Event Hosting

Bang Se-hwan, Mayor of Gwangju [Gwangju]

[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province is launching full-scale efforts to attract the '2024 World Association for Symphonic Bands & Ensembles (WASBE) Conference,' known as the Olympics of wind music.

To secure the conference, Mayor Bang Se-hwan and related officials will depart for Prague, Czech Republic, the host city of this year's WASBE Conference, on the 17th.

Mayor Bang and his delegation plan to observe the entire event from the 19th to the 23rd to prepare for hosting the next conference.

On the 23rd, they will also deliver a presentation at the official WASBE board meeting to bid for the 2024 event.

Mayor Bang stated, "We are preparing a presentation highlighting Gwangju City's history, world heritage, cultural resources, and pristine natural environment as strengths for attracting the conference."

He added, "We will actively emphasize the city's appeal as a travel destination where visitors can experience nature, history, and urban life simultaneously, along with transportation infrastructure connecting the metropolitan area, to draw global attention."

Meanwhile, the World Association for Symphonic Bands & Ensembles (WASBE), established in 1982 and headquartered in Chicago, is an international music organization.

It has over 1,000 members, including renowned wind band conductors, composers, and military band personnel from more than 50 countries.

The conference is an international event held every two years, bringing together wind musicians, composers, music-related organizations, and companies worldwide for performances, exhibitions, art markets, academic seminars, and international competitions.

More than 20,000 musicians and spectators from over 50 countries participate, making it a globally recognized music festival often called the "Olympics of wind music."

The city plans to expand its cultural and artistic capabilities, boost tourism, and promote regional economic growth through hosting the conference.

It expects direct and indirect economic growth effects from turning local culture into tourism resources and expanding infrastructure necessary for an international-scale event.

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