Gwangju Seo-gu to Host Video Challenge and Book Concerts
Various Events Planned for Reading Month in September
From the "Signal Send" Video Challenge
to Special Book Concerts and Author Talks
Seo-gu District in Gwangju will host a variety of reading culture events in September to celebrate Reading Month, with books as the central theme.
On August 28, Seo-gu announced that throughout September, it will operate the "Signal Send" video challenge, along with Reading Month programs and a book concert.
The "Signal Send" video challenge is a resident-participation contest designed to prepare for the 11th Seo-gu Book Festival, scheduled for October. Participants can create a video of up to two minutes featuring poetry recitation or original content utilizing poetry, and submit it via email. Both individuals and teams are eligible to participate, and the format is flexible, allowing for recitation, rap, drama, card news, and more.
Applications will be accepted until September 30, and a total of 700,000 won in prize money will be awarded to the grand prize, excellence award, and merit award winners in each category. The awards ceremony will take place at the Book Scent Festival in October, and there will also be a stage for the winning performances.
Throughout September, Seo-gu will run Reading Month programs at four district libraries (Sangnok, Children’s Ecology, Seobitmaru, and Forest of Culture). Residents will have the opportunity to get closer to books through a total of 36 lectures and experiential programs, including meetings with authors Kim Soyoung, Shin Minjae, and Shin Hyunkyung.
In particular, Seobitmaru Library will host a special book concert. On September 10, forensic scientist Lee Ho will lead a book talk on the theme "A Lesson on Death for the Living," and on September 17, singer Harim will appear to present a stage that combines a lecture with a musical performance.
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Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, stated, "I hope this festival will provide an opportunity for deep reflection with books throughout September," adding, "We will continue to expand a variety of reading culture programs so that all residents can enjoy reading in their daily lives."
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