Changwon Special City, Masanhappo-gu Wanwoldong Book Cafe 'Bright Moonlight Story' Signboard Ceremony Held

Empty Houses as Communicative Spaces Bringing Hope and Vitality to the Village

On the 6th, Wanwoldong in Masanhappo-gu, Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, held a signboard ceremony for the Wanwoldong Book Cafe "Bright Moonlight Story," which was promoted as the first pilot project utilizing vacant houses.

About 30 people attended the opening ceremony, including Jo Myeong-rae, the 2nd Deputy Mayor, Kim Seon-min, the head of Masanhappo-gu Office, local district council members, and local residents. Following the signboard ceremony, Deputy Mayor Jo and others held a book donation ceremony, donating books personally selected for the residents of Wanwoldong, along with a residents' meeting.

Signboard Ceremony of Wanwol-dong Book Cafe 'Bright Moonlight Story'.

An official from Wanwoldong stated, "We established the Wanwoldong Book Cafe 'Bright Moonlight Story' as the first project utilizing a vacant house to build a sustainable, community-based reading environment and to activate a community culture where neighbors communicate and cooperate in daily life."

The book cafe space is stocked with about 450 new books and will operate one-day classes and reading culture programs.

Deputy Mayor Jo said, "I am very pleased that a meaningful space where village residents can communicate has been secured, and I sincerely congratulate the opening. I hope it becomes a hub space for revitalizing the village community, where learning and communication lead to jointly addressing village issues and exchanging opinions."

Meanwhile, the Wanwoldong Residents' Autonomy Committee plans to manage the overall operation of the Wanwoldong Book Cafe, which was completed in August, by signing a consignment agreement with Wanwoldong. They also plan to promote various activities that contribute to the activation of communication and cultural spaces for Wanwoldong residents in the future.

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