Opening of the 7th Jeonnam Reading Culture Festival with Provincial Residents

Former Jeonnam Superintendent Kim Dae-jung Expresses Commitment to Spreading Reading Culture

The opening ceremony of the 7th Jeonnam Reading Culture Festival was held on the 16th at the Waterside Culture Square of Bitgaram Lake Park in Naju. Photo by Jeonnam Office of Education

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] The opening ceremony of the "7th Jeonnam Reading Culture Festival" with the residents of Jeonnam was held at 2 p.m. on the 16th at the waterfront cultural plaza of Bitgaram Lake Park in Naju.

The opening ceremony was attended by National Assembly member Shin Jeong-hoon, Chairman Jo Ok-hyun of the Jeonnam Provincial Council Education Committee, Naju Mayor Yoon Byung-tae, and officials from Jeonnam Province and Jeonnam Office of Education to celebrate the reading culture event.

The event officially opened with a pre-ceremony performance by the Naju Municipal Gugak Orchestra and a puppet show for infants and children.

The "Jeonnam Reading Culture Festival" is divided into three areas: Book Yard, People Yard, and Library Yard, featuring a picture book exhibition, 55 experience booths, book concerts, and various other events.

In particular, various experiential events were provided so that visitors could enjoy a pleasant time with books.

Superintendent of Education Kim Dae-jung said, "The most important strength to respond to the ever-changing educational environment is imagination, challenge, and creation. We will take the lead in creating a reading environment and atmosphere for reading books." He added, "I am grateful to the officials and residents who worked hard for the successful festival."

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