'The Day Light Was Restored, A Chorus of Joy'

Songpa-gu Holds Liberation Day Commemoration Event with 1,815 Residents, the Only District in Seoul

On August 15 at 11 a.m., 'Songpa Residents' Chorus' to Celebrate the 78th Liberation Day at Seoul Playground by Seokchon Lake

1,815 Residents Sing Six Songs Including 'Longing for Geumgangsan'... Three Generations of Independence Activists' Descendants Participate

Seo Gang-seok, District Mayor: “It Will Be a Meaningful Liberation Day to Honor Our Patriots and Sing the Joy of Liberation Together”

First Practice

Songpa-gu (District Mayor Seo Gang-seok) will hold the 'Songpa Residents' Chorus' event on August 15 at 11 a.m. at the Seoul Playground by Seokchon Lake with 1,815 Songpa residents to honor the patriots and reflect on the meaning of liberation.

To mark the 78th Liberation Day, the district has prepared a festive ceremony under the theme “The Day We Regained the Light, a Chorus of Joy,” where Songpa residents can enjoy together. The event will proceed in the order of the national ceremony, congratulatory speeches, 'Songpa Residents' Chorus,' Liberation Day songs, and three cheers for victory.

The 'Songpa Residents' Chorus,' led by conductor Park Hoon of the Songpa Silver Choir, will perform along with an orchestra. About 100 groups including the district’s public, silver, and children’s choirs, local choir clubs, community center singing class students, religious choir groups, multicultural families, alumni associations, and singing clubs will participate, totaling 1,815 Songpa residents performing together.

Notably, this chorus is especially meaningful as ancestors and their descendants share the stage. Among the participants is a family of three generations including Kim Dae-ha, former president of the Songpa Liberation Association and descendant of independence activists, his wife, their two sons and daughters-in-law, and three granddaughters, drawing attention.

First, the 1,815 residents will sing six songs they have practiced for a month, including 'Independence Army Patriotic Song,' 'Longing for Geumgangsan,' and 'My Country, My People,' expressing the joy of liberation, the hopes of the nation, and wishing for the prosperity of the Republic of Korea.

Following this, symbolizing Korea’s past, present, and future, three representatives?a descendant of independence activists, an MZ generation community leader, and a member of the children’s choir?will lead 1,815 Songpa residents in three cheers for victory, embodying ▲The Republic of Korea protected by the dedication of past patriots! ▲The Republic of Korea that has risen to become one of the world’s top 10 economies overcoming adversity! ▲The Republic of Korea that future generations will further prosper!

The district expects that with 1,815 Songpa residents preparing together from rehearsal to the main event, this will transform the usual spectator-focused event into a moment where every participant becomes the protagonist of the chorus, creating an overwhelming and memorable experience.

Second Practice

Seo Gang-seok, Mayor of Songpa-gu, stated, “This Liberation Day, we have specially produced a patriotic video featuring the four seasons and landmarks of Songpa-gu to commemorate the ceremony,” adding, “As the only district in Seoul holding an event with residents, gathering 1,815 Songpa residents in one place to sing the joy of liberation will make this a meaningful Liberation Day to appreciate the sacrifices of our patriots.”

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