Goheung-gun Munhwagapgye, Engages in Social Contribution Activities

Contributing to the Revitalization of Local Culture for Residents

The Cultural City Center of Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gong Young-min) announced that participants in the Taste Community Munhwa Gapgye, promoted as part of the local culture vitality promotion support project, have united their efforts to make Goheung a better place to live.

Munhwa Gapgye is a project that borrows the cohesion of Gapgye, a characteristic of Goheung, to group fragmented individual and small gatherings (communities, clubs based on tastes, etc.) in the region into taste communities called Munhwa Gapgye and supports their activity expenses.

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They are actively working throughout Goheung-gun to revitalize Goheung’s culture, such as picking up trash along the coast and walking trails to protect Goheung’s beautiful natural environment, and visiting and recording Goheung’s historical and cultural heritage sites.

Earlier this month, they held a celestial observation event with residents at the ‘Goheung History and Culture Park,’ observing celestial bodies like Jupiter and Saturn, and also shared warm drinks made using yuzu with attendees.

Additionally, on the 11th, they performed a play depicting the story of the Heungyang Naval Forces who fought for the country during the Japanese invasions of Korea (Jeongyujaeran), receiving great applause.

A county official said, “Beyond simple taste gatherings, we will support Munhwa Gapgye’s activities for Goheung’s culture until the end,” and added, “We hope that more new taste and hobby Munhwa Gapgye groups will form, making Goheung’s culture more diverse.”

Meanwhile, participants of Munhwa Gapgye have been consistently engaging in sharing activities with neighbors, such as visiting nursing homes and day care centers to perform traditional music like Pansori and Gayageum, or making handkerchiefs and scarves embroidered with needlework to share with those around them.

Goheung = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jeong-woo hss79@asiae.co.kr

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