Namyangju Cultural Center Opens New Independent Building Completed Through Donations and Participation... Launches as a Hub for Citizen Culture

Remodeling of Former Community Center Creates a New Home
Presenting a Vision for the Future of Civic Culture in the New Building

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) expressed gratitude to donors and cultural center officials on the 21st to commemorate the Namyangju Cultural Center's establishment of a new home, and celebrated a new beginning for the region's culture together.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, expressed his gratitude to donors and cultural center officials on the 21st to commemorate the Namyangju Cultural Center's establishment of a new home. Provided by Namyangju City

This event was held to celebrate the Namyangju Cultural Center's move from its previous location on the second floor of the Saemaeul Hall in Geumgok-dong to its first independent building, created by remodeling the former Geumgok-dong Community Center in August. It also served as an opportunity to share the future direction and vision for the center's operations.

About 100 people attended the event, including Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, City Council Chairman Cho Seongdae, Cultural Center Director Kim Kyungdon, the President of the Gyeonggi-do Cultural Center Association, as well as cultural center officials and donors, who all gathered to offer their congratulations.

The newly established Namyangju Cultural Center is an independent building equipped with various cultural spaces, including a multipurpose seminar room. It is expected to become a hub where citizens can enjoy cultural activities in a comfortable environment.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City (center), expressed his gratitude to donors and cultural center officials on the 21st for establishing a new home for the Namyangju Cultural Center. Provided by Namyangju City

The event began with a celebratory performance by the municipal choir, followed by a donation ceremony, a welcoming speech by the cultural center director, congratulatory remarks from the mayor and the city council chairman, a rice cake cutting ceremony, and a commemorative photo session. Afterwards, there was time for networking and socializing.

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, who attended the event, stated, "Culture is another pillar that balances a city, and enhancing the city's dignity through cultural depth is key to determining the quality of life for citizens. I hope the newly opened cultural center will develop into an open cultural space that citizens can enjoy together."

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