Geochang International Theater Festival Leaps Forward as a Global Outdoor Performance Festival

Advisory Group and Military Senior Officials Gathered at the 32nd Report Meeting

Photo of the Preparatory Meeting for the Geochang International Theatre Festival

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] The Geochang Cultural Foundation in Gyeongnam held the 32nd Geochang International Theater Festival preparation briefing on the 12th at the county office's main conference room.

About 60 people attended the briefing, including County Governor Goo In-mo, Organizing Committee Chairman Park Sang-won, the Geochang Cultural Foundation, directors and auditors, the theater festival advisory group, department heads, and town and township chiefs.

This year's theater festival, under the slogan "BEGIN AGAIN: Another World, Dreaming Passion," will be held for 15 days from the 22nd to August 5th at various locations including Suseungdae, marking its return after four years. The Geochang International Theater Festival is preparing to leap forward as a world-class outdoor performing arts festival.

At the preparation briefing, the overall preparation status was reviewed to ensure the successful hosting of the 32nd Geochang International Theater Festival, including detailed plans for the festival such as the opening performance with local artists and reports on each department's progress.

Chairman Park said, "At Suseungdae, blessed with a natural environment, the Geochang International Theater Festival is advancing as a world-class outdoor performance festival through high-quality performances and attractions," adding, "We will do our best to prepare so that the festival can have a future-oriented direction through mutual exchange among theater artists and the influx of young theater practitioners."

Governor Goo stated, "The Geochang International Theater Festival is being held again after four years with the active cooperation of all county residents," and added, "I hope the festival will provide healing and joy to the residents who have been physically and mentally exhausted due to COVID-19 and heatwaves, helping them overcome their daily lives."

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