Jeonnam Province Takes Over the Flag for the 104th National Sports Festival... Full-Scale Preparations for a Successful Event Underway

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province has received the flag for the 104th National Sports Festival and has begun full-scale preparations for the successful hosting of the event.

On the 13th, Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok received the 2023 flag for the 104th National Sports Festival from Lee Ki-heung, President of the Korean Sports Council, at the closing ceremony of the 103rd National Sports Festival held at Ulsan Sports Complex.

At the official flag handover ceremony during the closing event of the Ulsan National Sports Festival, the ‘Flag Handover’ and the screening of the ‘104th National Sports Festival Promotional Video’ highlighting Jeonnam as the next host city showcased Jeonnam’s brand image, capabilities, and the historical and symbolic significance of hosting the event to both domestic and international audiences.

Governor Kim said, "We will prepare next year’s National Sports Festival as a wonderful stage of harmony and emotion, offering unforgettable experiences and beautiful memories that satisfy all five senses.”

In the following cultural event, the Jeonnam Provincial Gugak Orchestra performed ‘Tamuak Finally the Sea,’ symbolizing the harmony between Yeongnam and Honam regions, receiving great applause from the audience.

During the Ulsan National Sports Festival from the 7th to the 13th, Jeonnam Province operated the ‘Jeonnam Promotion Center’ around the Ulsan Sports Complex, showcasing the 2023 National Sports Festival emblem and mascots ‘Haengboki’ and ‘Euddeumi.’

Additionally, to ensure smooth preparations for the 2023 Jeonnam Games, personnel responsible for facilities, operations, and other areas were stationed during the Ulsan Games to monitor overall event management. Based on this, Jeonnam plans to establish perfect event operation capabilities.

The Jeonnam National Sports Festival will be held for the first time in 15 years since the 89th festival in Yeosu in 2008. Following the departmental preparation status report meeting at the end of this month, a founding general meeting of the National Sports Festival Organizing Committee, composed of 138 representatives from politics, economy, culture, sports, and media, will be held next month to establish an organic cooperation system among related organizations and groups and to pledge a successful event.

In December, to boost the event atmosphere, a countdown clock tower will be unveiled at Mokpo Station Plaza along with a D-300 day event to actively promote the significance of hosting the festival.

The 104th National Sports Festival will be held for seven days from October 13 to 19, 2023, and the 43rd National Para Games will take place for six days from November 3 to 8, centered in the main host city of Mokpo and across 22 cities and counties.

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