Gwangju Gwangsan-gu, Koryoin Village 'Reborn' Through Residents' Opinions

64 Artworks Installed Showcasing Central Asian and Koryoin Culture

Gwangsan District in Gwangju held a completion ceremony for the "Koryoin Village Public Art Project" at Damoa Children's Park on the 20th.

At the event, the district announced the successful completion of the six-month-long project and provided an opportunity for participating artists, residents, and others to listen to explanations about the artworks together.

Gwangsan District in Gwangju held a completion ceremony for the 'Koryoin Village Public Art Project' on the 20th at Damoa Children's Park. Photo by Gwangsan District Gwangju

The Koryoin Village Public Art Project was planned to improve various spaces in the village based on its historical and cultural assets and to offer diverse attractions for visitors.

Previously, in August of last year, the district gathered opinions through a public hearing with residents and brainstormed ways to capture the unique characteristics of Koryoin Village.

As a result, 64 pieces were installed, including the "Samildongnip Movement Memorial Gate," a recreation of the Yeonhaeju Independence Gate, and "Koryeosaram," an arch-shaped sculpture in Central Asian style.

Additionally, the district plans to enrich village tours by utilizing the stories behind the public art pieces. Photos and descriptions of the artworks will also be made available online in February through the Koryoin Village blog and other platforms.

Park Byungkyu, head of the district office, stated, "So far, Gwangsan District has mainly introduced historical tours centered around the Wolgok Koryoin Cultural Center," and added, "I hope this project will be a great opportunity to better understand the cultures of Central Asia and the Koryoin people."

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