Chuncheon Hosts Lake National Garden Forum & Festa... Public-Private Partnership Blossoms Garden Culture

'The Lake Garden City Forum & Festa' Shares the Vision and Direction of a Garden City
Discussion on Garden City Strategies: Value, Role, and Urban Applications of Gardens
'Lake Garden Festa' Expands Citizen Participation Through Performances and Experiences

A festival was held to share the vision and direction for the creation of the Chuncheon Lake National Garden and to expand garden culture through public-private cooperation.

Yook Donghan, Mayor of Chuncheon, is successfully hosting 'The Lake Garden City Forum & Festa' at the Animation Museum Gallery Toon on the 14th. Provided by Chuncheon City

On the 14th, Chuncheon City in Gangwon Province successfully hosted 'The Lake Garden City Forum & Festa' at the Animation Museum Gallery Toon. The event, which continues until the 15th, began with an academic forum on the first day, focusing on the present and future of garden cities.

The forum brought together local citizen gardeners, garden-related organizations, and garden experts, who engaged in extensive discussions on the sustainable development of garden culture and ways to expand citizen participation.

Yoo Mi, former director of the National Arboretum, delivered a presentation titled "Breathing Life into Chuncheon, the Garden City," while garden designer Oh Kyunga emphasized the importance of gardens in modern cities. Professor Yoon Youngjo of Kangwon National University then proposed strategies for developing a "Chuncheon-style garden city."

In the subsequent comprehensive discussion, Cheon Namsu, director of the Gangwon Social Research Institute, served as moderator, with Chuncheon City Council member Shin Sungyeol, Bomnae Gardeners CEO Choi Jooyoung, and Borasigol CEO Seo Misun sharing various approaches to developing a garden city. Additionally, meaningful discussions took place as experts and citizens explored practical tasks to further define Chuncheon’s garden city model.

One citizen gardener commented, "I could truly feel the value of gardens created together by the city and its citizens," adding, "I hope more opportunities for such communication will be provided in the future."

Meanwhile, on the second day, the 15th, the "Lake Garden Festa" will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. around the Animation Museum, offering citizens a chance to experience garden culture up close. The program includes the mime performance "Suitman Suitgirl," clown performer "Mozle," and a classical concert by "String Instrument Research Institute," allowing families to enjoy cultural performances themed around gardens.

Yook Donghan, Mayor of Chuncheon, is attending 'The Lake Garden City Forum & Festa' at the Animation Museum Gallery Toon on the 14th and taking a commemorative photo with the participants. Provided by Chuncheon City

Going forward, the city plans to continue implementing various programs to expand citizen participation, strengthen the foundation of the garden industry, and promote garden culture, with the creation of the Lake National Garden at the center of these efforts.

A city official stated, "The Lake National Garden will be a space where citizens take the lead. Through this forum and festa, we aim to lay the groundwork for spreading garden culture and strengthening public-private cooperation," adding, "We will continue our efforts to enhance Chuncheon's status as a garden city together with citizens."

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