2023 Gangdong-gu Youth Festival Held

On the 21st, a performance and experience event planned and enjoyed directly by youth at the Open Garden of Gangdong-gu Office

Photos from last year's event

Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Soo-hee) will hold the '2023 Gangdong-gu Youth Festival,' where various youth performances and experiences can be enjoyed, at the Gangdong-gu Office Open Yard at 1 PM on the 21st.

As a youth festival, the entire process from planning to operation was directly handled by youth. A festival planning team was formed, consisting of representatives from local child and youth participation organizations and youth facilities, who planned everything from the festival’s subtitle ("Here, All of Us Together") to detailed operational methods. The program and club performance lineup was actively shaped by conducting a survey of 215 children and youth aged 7 to 19 to reflect their opinions.

Local youth clubs also participate in the festival, adding to the event’s enjoyment. Following the samulnori performance by Baejae Middle School’s ‘Jingalmae’ club and the cheerleading performance by Gangmyeong Middle School’s ‘Gangmyeongtorte,’ a total of 13 youth clubs including bands, dance, musicals, and cheerleading will showcase their talents and skills through diverse performances.

Special performances are also prepared to celebrate the youth festival. Exciting DJing with singer Sleepy and performances by a girls’ hip-hop team will provide enjoyable experiences for participating youth.

Additionally, various hands-on experiences to create special memories will be available. Sixteen experience booths will be operated, including ▲Decorate and Protect Eco Mugs ▲My Own Grip Tok ▲Planting Companion Plants ▲Personal Color Diagnosis ▲Making Yakgwa and Macarons ▲Police Job Experience ▲Fire Safety Experience, among others.

Alongside this, there will be a ‘Child-Friendly City Gangdong’ performance, exhibitions of activities by child and youth participation organizations, and promotions of the Youth Council, providing time to raise awareness about the rights and autonomous activities of children and youth.

Lee Soo-hee, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, said, “This youth festival was promoted through public-private cooperation with youth-related facilities such as the Gangdong Municipal Youth Center, Cheonho and Dunchon Youth Culture Houses, youth participation organizations, and related institutions including the Gangdong Police Station and Gangdong Fire Station. It is especially meaningful as the youth themselves took the lead in planning and preparing it.” He added, “I hope everyone relieves everyday stress and creates joyful memories at the Gangdong-gu Youth Festival, full of sights and fun.”

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