Gyeongnam Eastern Veterans Office Holds "Long Live Korean Independence!" Independence Culture Festival in Changwon

The Gyeongnam Eastern Regional Office of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs held the "Go Ddae Go Maeum Go Daero∼ Long Live Korean Independence! Independence Culture Festival" at Changwon Yongji Cultural Park.

The event, held on the 5th, was organized as a youth experiential cultural event themed around "Independence," the final theme of the year-round veterans' cultural festivals.

The Gyeongnam Eastern Veterans Affairs Office held an Independence Culture Festival in Changwon.

External organizations such as the Gwangbokhoe Gyeongnam Branch, Miryang Uiyeol Experience Center, Pastor Ju Gi-cheol Memorial Hall for Anti-Japanese Independence Activists, BNK Gyeongnam Bank, and Changshin University collaborated to operate various experience booths combining independence themes, environment, and the 4th industrial revolution.

Themed performances inspired by the musical "Hero" about Ahn Jung-geun, Fly Independence Airplane, Uiyeoldan costume experience, Gyeongnam Anti-Japanese Movement Memorial Tower experience, photo booths, and independence fund treasure hunts were among the diverse activities enjoyed by over 1,000 youths and citizens.

Children participating in the event said, "I learned about the Gyeongnam Anti-Japanese Independence Movement Memorial Tower in this park, and I am happy to have made my own keyring for my bag." They added, "The independence airplane flying by drone principles and the sand art experience were fun and fascinating. While stamping the Taegeukgi handprint, I naturally shouted 'Long Live Korean Independence.' The 'Hero' performance left a deep impression."

Director Kim Jong-sul of the regional office stated, "Ahead of the upcoming Memorial Day for the Patriots on the 17th, I hope this will be a time to reflect on the value of independence and patriotism, and I look forward to veterans' affairs becoming deeply rooted through empathy and culture."

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