Guro-gu Youth Sister City Visit to Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Guro-gu Youth Sister City France Issy-les-Moulineaux 7 Nights 9 Days Visit
Attending Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony, Competitions, Visiting Attractions... Youth Exchange Including Local Family Homestay
The Guro District Youth Delegation (District Mayor Moon Heon-il) visited the French sister city of Issy-les-Moulineaux from July 23 to 31 for 7 nights and 9 days, strengthening youth exchange cooperation and friendship.
Since the youth exchange agreement between Guro District and Issy-les-Moulineaux in April 2008, biennial reciprocal visits have been conducted. Following last year's visit by the Issy-les-Moulineaux youth delegation, this year the Guro District youth delegation visited Issy-les-Moulineaux.
The 12 selected student participants this year toured local international organizations such as UNESCO, visited famous sites including the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles, and enhanced mutual understanding and friendship through homestays and social activities.
In particular, this visit coincided with the Paris Olympics, allowing participating youths to experience unforgettable moments by taking part in the Olympic torch relay and watching the opening ceremony and competitions.
Moon Heon-il, Mayor of Guro District, stated, "We plan to continue exchange programs to provide local youths with opportunities to experience overseas history and culture and to enhance their global mindset."
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