Gurye County Appoints Organizing Committee Members for Jirisan Namakje and County Residents' Day Events

Preparations Underway for Programs Ahead of April 19-20 Events

Gurye County, Jeollanam-do announced on the 4th that it held an appointment ceremony for the Event Promotion Committee members for the 81st Jirisan Namaekje Festival and the 44th Citizens’ Day event in the county office situation room on the 3rd.

The Event Promotion Committee will be responsible for planning and operating the events over the next two years, reflecting the opinions of local residents.

Gurye County held an appointment ceremony for the event promotion committee members to promote the 81st Jirisan Namak Festival and the 44th County Residents' Day event on the 3rd at the county office situation room. Photo by Gurye County

Choi Sunghyun, head of the Gurye Culture Center, was elected as the new chairperson of the committee. With the completion of the executive team, the secretariat will be formed, and full-scale preparations for the event will begin.

Chairperson Choi Sunghyun stated, "Last year, the event was scaled down due to rain, which was disappointing," and added, "This year, we will thoroughly prepare a variety of programs, including a parade in Gurye-eup, to create a venue for unity that all residents can enjoy."

County Governor Kim Soonho said, "This year, the event will be even more meaningful as people from our hometown will also participate," and added, "I hope the Jirisan Namaekje Festival and Citizens’ Day will become a valuable occasion that inspires unity and hometown pride among residents."

Meanwhile, the 81st Jirisan Namaekje Festival and the 44th Citizens’ Day event will be held over two days from April 19 to 20.

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