Mayor Donghwan Lee: "We Will Inherit the Spirit of Independence Activists to Achieve Goyang's Growth and Prosperity"

Goyang Holds Ceremony for the 106th Anniversary of Samiljeol
Reflecting on the Noble Patriotism and Sacrifice of the Patriotic Martyrs

Goyang Special City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Dong-hwan) announced on the 1st that it held a commemorative ceremony at the Goyang City Hall Cultural Center to inherit the noble patriotism of the patriotic martyrs and to reflect on the significance of the March 1st Movement on the occasion of the 106th anniversary of Samiljeol.

Goyang Special City is holding a commemorative ceremony at the Goyang City Hall Cultural Center to inherit the noble patriotism of the patriotic martyrs and to reflect on the significance of the 106th Samiljeol. Provided by Goyang Special City

The ceremony was attended by about 300 people, including Lee Dong-hwan, Mayor of Goyang, Kim Un-nam, Chairman of the Goyang City Council, Lee Young-sam, President of the Goyang Branch of the Liberation Association, members of the Liberation Association, and heads of veterans' organizations.

The ceremony began with the national anthem, followed by a report on the progress of the March 1st Movement, reading of the Declaration of Independence, commendation of meritorious persons, commemorative speeches, singing of the March 1st Movement song, and concluded with three cheers of "Manse."

In his commemorative speech, Lee Dong-hwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, said, “I thank everyone who joined us on this meaningful day commemorating the 106th anniversary of the March 1st Movement,” adding, “The noble spirit of our ancestors still lives in our hearts and has become the foundation of the freedom and prosperity of today’s Republic of Korea.”

The mayor especially emphasized the historical significance of Goyang Special City, stating, “Goyang is a historic base that produced more than seventy independence activists, and we will inherit their spirit to achieve the growth and prosperity of Goyang.”

He also highlighted the dedication and patriotism of local independence activists, including Jang Hyo-geun, saying, “The nameless common people of Goyang never retreated in the face of the nation’s crisis.”

At the end of his speech, quoting Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, he said, “True patriotism is doing one’s best in the role assigned to each,” urging citizens’ support to create a better future for Goyang Special City through practical action.

A Goyang Special City official stated, “We will continue to inherit the spirit of Samiljeol and strive harder for the development of the local community and the happiness of citizens,” adding, “In particular, we will make greater efforts to honor the sacrifices and contributions of independence patriots and their descendants and ensure they receive proper respect.”

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