Yeongwol County to Open "9th Yeongwol County Lifelong Learning Festival" Created by Residents on the 5th

Yeongwol County in Gangwon Province announced on September 4 that the 9th Yeongwol County Lifelong Learning Festival will be held over three days from September 5 to 7 at the indoor gymnasium of Yeongwol County Sports Park.

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Under the theme "Yeongwol, Where People Shine Through Lifelong Learning," this event aims to share the achievements of various lifelong learning programs conducted throughout the year with local residents.

This festival will feature over 1,000 participants, including 600 members from 78 lifelong learning clubs, as well as learners and instructors from 71 lifelong learning courses and adult literacy classes, and learning managers. A wide range of performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities will be offered.

In particular, this year's festival will include a rock music event that spans generations, a friendly sports day to promote harmony among clubs, and a safety mission hosted by Korea Southern Power Company, among other diverse programs, making it a festival that any local resident can join.

Since being designated a lifelong learning city in 2016, Yeongwol County has been re-designated for the second consecutive time this year. The county has received strong support for its efforts to build lifelong education infrastructure, offer customized lifelong learning courses tailored to residents' needs, provide education for retirees, operate lifelong learning clubs, and run programs such as Yeongwol Academy and Humanities School.

As of last year, approximately 10,660 people participated annually in lifelong learning, while the number of self-organized learning clubs grew from 61 to 78, with 95% of learners expressing satisfaction. Notably, participation from returnees after retirement and new residents is on the rise, indicating that the culture of lifelong learning is spreading across all generations.

Choi Myungseo, Mayor of Yeongwol County, stated, "Yeongwol has established a culture where learners voluntarily learn and share with each other," adding, "I hope the annual lifelong learning festival will be an opportunity for people to grow, recognize each other's value, and communicate across generations and backgrounds."

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