The first Youth Festival in Gwangju, Jeonnam, will take place on September 12.
The event will be held at the Sky Plaza of the National Asia Culture Center (ACC) in Dong-gu.
The festival aims to serve as a platform for young people from the two regions of Gwangju to meet, share ideas and cultures, and forge new connections.
According to the Gwangju city government, this year's festival theme is 'Pipape,' an abbreviation for 'A New Resonance of Two Waves, Youth Festa.'
The theme signifies the coming together of two distinct waves to create a unified resonance.
The festival seeks to express a new beginning for Gwangju through the perspectives and voices of its youth, envisioning the future of the region together.
Notably, young people have directly participated in planning and executing the festival, allowing their ideas and viewpoints to be reflected throughout the event.
The festival will kick off with the 'Gwangju Youth Conference' from 1 PM to 5 PM on September 12 at Jeonil Building 245.
Under the theme 'A Youth-Driven Government,' discussions will focus on the roles and development strategies of youth participation organizations, sharing experiences and opinions from young attendees.
The Daegu Youth Committee will also participate, expanding the youth network between regions and creating opportunities for exchange and collaboration.
Starting at 5 PM, the Sky Plaza at ACC will host a special performance by busker Park Jun-hyun, an awards ceremony for the Young Voices Youth Lecture Contest, a cheerleading performance, and the 'Pipape Opening Ceremony.'
This event will celebrate the new beginning of the integrated special city with awards for outstanding contributors and commemorative performances.
Attendees can also enjoy the 'UniversStreet Festa,' a special performance by Rhythm Power, and a DJ party (Neo).
Various attractions will be available, including youth policy promotion booths, introductions to youth enterprise products, and activity and event booths.
Kim Gi-sook, Director of the Gwangju Education Youth Bureau, stated, 'I hope this festival, created and enjoyed by young people, will connect the diverse voices of the two regions into a single resonance, sparking new encounters and possibilities.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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