Cheonan Arts Council to Hold 21st Cheonan Arts Festival

Shinbang Park Outdoor Performance Hall on the 12th and 13th

Cheonan Arts Council will hold the "2024 21st Cheonan Arts Festival" from the 12th to the 13th.

The 'Cheonan Art Festival,' a grand celebration for pure artists in the Cheonan region, will be held from the 12th to the 13th at the outdoor performance stage in Sinbang Park and other venues.

Hosted by the Cheonan branch of the Korean Federation of Arts and Culture Organizations (KFAA) and sponsored by Cheonan City, the 'Cheonan Art Festival' is the largest local art festival, with over 1,000 pure artists and art enthusiasts participating from nine organizations under Cheonan KFAA, including the associations of Korean traditional music, dance, literature, fine arts, music, theater, entertainment, film, and photography.

Celebrating its 21st year, the Cheonan Art Festival is themed 'A New Paradigm of Artistic Culture, Everything About Pure Art.' On the 12th, the festival will feature the opening ceremony, the Dance Association's 'Youth Dance Competition,' the Music Association's 'Park Classic Concert,' the Film Association's 'Rediscovery of Independent Films,' a special program 'Performing Festa,' and the Cheonan Theater Company's performance of 'Neungsojeon.'

On the 13th, the festival will continue with the Literature Association's 'Beloved Poetry Recitation Contest,' the Korean Traditional Music Association's 'Our Sound, Our Dance,' the Theater Association's 'Creative Play: Yesterday's Heroes,' the Entertainment Association's '2024 Local Singer Concert,' and the Art Enthusiasts Group's 'Special Gift and Band Performance.'

Prior to the festival opening, on the 11th, an art forum will be held at the Cheonan Literature Museum under the theme 'The Future Direction of Cheonan Art.' From the 12th to the 13th, there will also be exhibitions and hands-on events, including the Fine Arts Association's 'Flag Art Exhibition and Art Free Market' and the Photographers Association's 'Speaking Through Photos.'

Chairman Hyun Namjoo said, "We have prepared a meaningful opportunity to experience the works of Cheonan artists, who express their passion for creation and commitment to becoming a cultural city, all in one place. We hope many people will come and share this precious time together."

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