Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Holds Special Poetry and Painting Exhibition for 80th Liberation Day Anniversary

Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on August 14 that it is holding the "80th Anniversary Liberation Day Special Poetry and Painting Exhibition" in the first-floor lobby of the city hall to mark the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day.

SaeHwan Bang, Mayor of Gwangju City, is viewing the '80th Anniversary Liberation Day Special Poetry and Painting Exhibition' in the first-floor lobby of the city hall on the occasion of the 80th Liberation Day anniversary. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City

This exhibition features about 80 poems by leading independence activists of the era, including Kim Koo, Yun Bonggil, Ahn Junggeun, Yun Dongju, Han Yongun, Jeong Inbo, and Lee Sanghwa, all centered on the theme of liberation. All works were produced based on materials provided by the Gwangju branch of the Liberation Association.

The opening ceremony, held on August 11, was attended by Mayor Bang Sehwan, City Council Chair Heo Gyeonghaeng, Gwangju Liberation Association Branch President Lee Gangse, and various other distinguished guests. The event was conducted in a solemn atmosphere. Attendees began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and then viewed the exhibited works together, reflecting on the significance of liberation.

At the event, Mayor Bang stated, "To commemorate the 80th Liberation Day, we have prepared a special poetry and painting exhibition featuring 80 works," and added, "I hope that all citizens visiting the city hall will have a meaningful time to once again reflect on the value of liberation through this exhibition."

Meanwhile, to enhance citizen convenience and the immersive experience of viewing the works, the exhibition is being held in two parts. The first part runs from August 11 to 20, and the second part continues from August 21 to 29, all within the city hall.

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