Hwacheon Children’s Choir Wins Grand Prize at Jeongseon Arirang Festival National Choir Competition

Wins Grand Prize at the 2025 Jeongseon Arirang Festival National Children and Youth Choir Competition

The Hwacheon Children’s Choir from Gangwon Province won the prestigious grand prize at the 2025 Jeongseon Arirang Festival National Children and Youth Choir Competition.

The Hwacheon Children’s Choir won the prestigious grand prize at the '2025 Jeongseon Arirang Festival National Children and Youth Choir Competition' held in Jeongseon on the 28th. Provided by Hwacheon County

The choir showcased their outstanding talent by securing first place in the final round, which was held at Jeongseon Public Stadium on the afternoon of the 28th.

Ten youth choirs from across the country, who had passed the preliminary rounds, competed fiercely in this final competition.

On this day, the Hwacheon Children’s Choir performed two consecutive pieces, “I have a dream & Arirang” and “Nangamhane,” and received the highest marks from the judges across all categories, including interpretation and persuasiveness, accuracy of pitch and rhythm, teamwork, and stage presence.

In particular, their clear vocalization and stable stage manners drew enthusiastic responses not only from the judges but also from the audience.

Hwacheon County plans to continue supporting cultural and artistic activities for local youth and to steadily increase opportunities for performances in the future.

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