Jangseong County Confirms Baegamsan Gukgidan as Torch Lighting Site for Jeonnam Sports Festival

A Site of Rituals Since the Joseon Dynasty
"Wishing for the Success of the Sports Festival and the Well-being of Two Million Provincial Residents"

Jangseong-gun in Jeollanam-do has designated the Gukgidan on Baegamsan Mountain as the official site for the lighting of the torch for the Jeonnam Sports Festival and the Jeonnam Para Sports Festival.

According to the county on the 16th, the Gukgidan on Baegamsan Mountain is a historic site where prayers for the nation’s peace have been held since the Joseon Dynasty. Records show that the magistrate of Jangseong and local officials conducted Confucian rituals at this location. Since 1983, the Jangseong Cultural Center has continued to oversee these ceremonies.

Baegamsan Gukgidan, confirmed as the torch lighting site for the 64th Jeollanam-do Sports Festival and the 33rd Jeollanam-do Disabled Sports Festival. Provided by Jangseong County, Jeollanam-do.

Previously, the county considered several major local landmarks, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Pilam Seowon, the Hwangryong Garden outdoor stage, Chukryeongsan Hinoki Forest, and Jangseong Lake. Ultimately, they chose the Gukgidan on Baegamsan Mountain as the torch lighting site to honor its historical and cultural significance.

The torch will be lit at the Gukgidan on April 17, the day before the festival, and will travel through ten townships, including Bukhamyeon and Bukimyeon, before making its way through downtown Jangseong-eup and being enshrined at the county office. On the day of the opening ceremony, the torch will be transferred to the torch stand inside Yellow City Stadium.

During the torch relay, unique events prepared through public participation will take place. In the sections where the torch is carried by township runners, local residents are also planning to hold welcoming events for the torch.

Kim Hanjong, the county governor and chairman of the festival organizing committee, stated, "By lighting the torch at the Gukgidan on Baegamsan Mountain, we hope to ensure the successful hosting of both festivals and the well-being of two million provincial residents. We ask for your interest and support for this year’s Jeonnam Sports Festival and Jeonnam Para Sports Festival, which are being held in Jangseong for the first time."

Meanwhile, the 64th Jeonnam Sports Festival will be held from April 18 to 21, and the 33rd Jeonnam Para Sports Festival will take place from April 30 to May 2 at Yellow City Stadium and other venues throughout the region. The Jeonnam Sports Festival will feature 23 events, while the Jeonnam Para Sports Festival will host competitions in 21 categories.

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