Jindo-gun Bobaeseom Culture and Arts Festival Held

Competitions, Performances, Experiences, and Exhibitions to Take Place Until the 5th of Next Month

Jindo-gun, the birthplace of poetry, calligraphy, painting, and creation, will hold the 2023 Jindo-gun Bobaeseom Culture and Arts Festival from the 21st of this month to the 5th of next month.

The Jindo-gun Bobaeseom Culture and Arts Festival consists of 23 performances and competitions, various experiences, and exhibitions, providing an opportunity to see the culture and arts of Jindo-gun, a cultural and artistic special zone in South Korea, all at once.

Starting with the opening ceremony on the 21st at the outdoor stage of the Hyangto Culture Center located in Jindo-eup, a grand festival will be held where tourists and residents can come together and enjoy under the common theme of culture and arts.

Especially this year, stages for the Youth Art Festival will be presented, including △women’s, silver (senior), and children’s choirs △orchestra as an after-school program for elementary and middle schools △modeumbuk (traditional Korean drum ensemble) △broadcast dance, giving local youth the opportunity to showcase and share the skills they have developed.

Additionally, on the 31st, a special performance celebrating Residents’ Day will be held, featuring a large lineup of famous singers including Song Ga-in, the trot queen from Jindo.

This celebratory performance is expected to offer a special time for all residents to unite and for tourists visiting Jindo in celebration of Residents’ Day on the 1st of next month.

County Governor Kim Hee-su said, “We have been holding the Jindo Culture and Arts Festival since last year to enhance and preserve the rich cultural and artistic value unique to Jindo, the hometown of culture and arts,” adding, “We will continue to provide interest and support so that it can grow into a unified cultural and arts festival where all generations can empathize and participate, beyond just an event for local artists.”

For inquiries, please visit the Jindo-gun Office website or contact the Jindo-gun Office Culture, Arts, and Sports Division.

Jindo = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Seung-geun just8440@asiae.co.kr

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