Gwangju City to Hold "Properly Knowing May Historical Sites" Exhibition on the 24th

Art Exhibition at Namdong Cathedral
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Exhibition poster for "May Scenery and October Memories." Provided by Gwangju City.

Gwangju City announced on October 23 that, in collaboration with the May 18 Democratic Merit Families Association, it will hold the "May Scenery and (Drawing) October Memories" exhibition with citizens at the Namdong May 18 Memorial Cathedral in Dong-gu on October 24.

This exhibition is part of the "May 18 Families Accompanying Historical Sites: Properly Knowing and Promoting" project, which aims to carry on the spirit of the May 18 Democratization Movement and enhance citizens' historical awareness. Since March of this year, the May 18 Democratic Merit Families Association has been conducting a project in which citizens tour May 18 historical sites each month and promote them through social networking services (SNS) and other channels.

The exhibition will run for three hours starting at 10 a.m., featuring artworks and crafts themed around May 18 historical sites. It will also share the achievements of the "May 18 Families Accompanying Historical Sites: Properly Knowing and Promoting" project carried out throughout the year. A variety of citizen participation activities will take place, including "Touring May 18 Historical Sites" and a "Caricature Experience with Local Artists."

In particular, Kim Gilja, the mother of martyr Moon Jae-hak, who is known as the real-life figure in the novel "The Boy Is Coming," will attend and share the memories and spirit of May with citizens.

Park Yongsoo, Director of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Peace, stated, "This exhibition will serve as an opportunity to share the historical significance of May 18 historical sites with citizens and to spread the spirit of May. We will continue to preserve and utilize these sites and promote their value."

Meanwhile, the Namdong May 18 Memorial Cathedral served as a site for protecting and representing citizens during the May 18 Democratization Movement in 1980. Democratic figures such as lawyer Hong Namsun, professor Song Kisook, teacher Jo Ara, professor Myung Nogun, and chief priest Kim Seongyong dedicated themselves to safeguarding the lives and human rights of citizens at this location.

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