Jeongeup-si to Host 'Book Festival Moonlight Picnic' on March 3, 17, and 24 Next Month

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 30th that it will hold the "3rd Book Festival Moonlight Picnic" in the lobby and outdoor stage of Jeongeup City Central Library on the 3rd, 17th, and 24th of next month.

This festival was prepared to provide citizens, who have not been able to freely visit the library for a long time due to social distancing, with a joyful reading culture to restart with books in celebration of September as Reading Month.

The programs include various events such as meetings with authors, book concerts, citizen author publication ceremonies, and exhibition experiences.

On the 3rd of next month, there will be a meeting with author Choi Ji-hye and a picture book camp by author Iraya.

On the 17th, social book talks by author Lee Ki-ho (understanding and empathy for others through novels), fairy tale book talks by author Lee Hyun (Meeting the Blue Lion Wanini), a fairy tale concert by the band Pan, and a publication ceremony for 13 citizen authors will be held.

Additionally, a thousand-won bookstore, literary vending machines, calligraphy experiences, and free reading time will be operated to add emotion and fun with books.

On the 24th, the festival will conclude richly with a talk with author Na Tae-joo under the theme "Wisdom of Life Measured Through Poetry."

Kim Young-ran, head of the Library Business Office, said, "This Book Festival Moonlight Picnic was not held for the past two years due to the COVID-19 situation but is now reopening with various events prepared," adding, "We hope that through this festival, people will find the joy of reading and have a rich daily life with books."

Meetings with authors and book concerts require prior registration, while other programs can be enjoyed freely.

For detailed information and application methods, please refer to the Jeongeup City Library website or contact Jeongeup City Central Library.

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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