Yangsan-si Successfully Hosts Opening Ceremony of Mulgeum Youth Culture House

Published 23 Dec.2024 16:23(KST)

The Cultural Cradle of Local Youth

Yangsan City in Gyeongnam held the opening ceremony of the Mulgeum Youth Culture House, a cultural cradle for local youth, on the 21st.

Opening Ceremony of Mulgeum Youth Culture House. Provided by Yangsan City

The ceremony was attended by about 500 people, including Mayor Na Dong-yeon of Yangsan, Gwak Jong-po, chairman of the city council, provincial council members, city council members, Wonjeong Sunim (chairman) and Dohong Sunim (director) of the Hangaram Cultural Foundation, heads of youth-related organizations, youth, and local residents.

The event began with a joint performance by a youth dance club and choir, followed by a progress report, commemorative speeches, congratulatory speeches, awards for meritorious persons, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a facility tour. During the event, there was a surprise moment when the youth presented a plaque of appreciation to the mayor of Yangsan.

The Mulgeum Youth Culture House boasts a spacious area of 4,052㎡, consisting of one basement floor and three above-ground floors. It is equipped with a multipurpose hall, broadcasting room, webtoon room, performance hall, and an AR zone, providing an environment where youth can engage in various creative activities.

The Mulgeum Youth Culture House will be entrusted to the Hangaram Cultural Foundation (Chairman Wonjeong Sunim) for operation until December 2027. The foundation is planning various programs to provide a space where youth can freely realize their dreams and potential.

Mayor Na Dong-yeon said, “I hope the Mulgeum Youth Culture House will become a hub where youth can cultivate cultural literacy and demonstrate creativity,” adding, “We will continue to provide unwavering support to help the healthy growth of youth.”