Guri City Announces New City Reborn by the Hands of Its Citizens

Remake Poem Released After 38 Years
Civic Participation in Major Instrument Performance and Singing

The city of Guri, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun) announced on the 2nd a modern rearrangement of the city anthem originally produced in 1986.

Guri City announced a modern rearrangement of a poem originally created in 1986 on the 2nd. Photo by Guri City

The city anthem, remade for the first time in 38 years, was produced in two versions: a classical version and a band version. Citizens participated in playing key instruments and singing through an open call.

It is very rare to incorporate the voices of citizens into the city anthem like this, and it holds even greater significance as it reflects the city administration's commitment to serving the people of Guri.

More than 20 citizens of all ages participated in drums, bass, guitar, vocals, and chorus, and post-production such as recording and mixing was carried out at the Guri City Music Creation Center.

A citizen who participated in the Guri city anthem remake project said, "By participating directly in the project, I have developed a deeper affection for my hometown, Guri," and added, "I feel a great significance as if I have become a true citizen of Guri."

Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun of Guri said, "I am very pleased and honored that the Guri city anthem has been reborn through the hands of citizens after 38 years, and I would like to express my deep gratitude to all the citizens who participated," adding, "The city will continue to strive in all areas so that citizens can take pride."

Meanwhile, the remake version of the city anthem featuring the voices of Guri citizens can be enjoyed on the official Guri city website or the Guri City Music Creation Center YouTube channel.

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