Donghae City Finalizes Symbols for the 61st Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Residents Sports Festival

Emblem, Mascot, and Slogan for Residents Sports Festival Finalized
Setting the Stage for a Festive Atmosphere

Donghae City in Gangwon Province announced on December 12 that it has finalized the symbols (emblem, mascot, and slogan) embodying the identity and vision of the 61st Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Residents Sports Festival, which will be held in Donghae City in 2026, to lay the foundation for a successful event.

Symbol of the 61st Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Residents Sports Festival. Provided by Donghae City

The city developed the symbols by commissioning professional design work based on the winning entries from a nationwide contest held this year, modifying and supplementing them to reflect the unique characteristics of Donghae City. Afterward, the city obtained approval for their use from the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Sports Council, officially designating them as the event’s official symbols.

The emblem for the festival was created using the motifs of a stadium track and an awards podium, and combines blue and red-the colors representing the sea (East Sea) and the sun (the region known for sunrise), which are iconic images of Donghae City. Instead of an abstract symbol, the design features the intuitive number '61' to clearly express the identity of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Residents Sports Festival.

The festival’s mascots include Haebyul and Pupa, Donghae City's tourism characters, as well as Gangwoni and Teukbyuli, the characters of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. Together, they symbolically convey the message of "Residents United, Festival Together."

The slogan for the festival is "The Power of Gangwon Soaring in Byeolyucheonji Donghae," which means that in Donghae City-a "special place under the sky"-all residents will enjoy the festival in harmony and unity, gaining the energy to leap forward.

An official from Donghae City stated, "With the symbols finalized, preparations for the festival are now in full swing," adding, "We will focus all our efforts to ensure the sports festival is an event that everyone can enjoy and participate in together."

Meanwhile, the emblems and mascots for the 19th Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Residents Sports Festival for the Disabled have also been finalized.

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