Mayor Park Seung-won emphasized on the 27th that "preserving and continuing the local history and traditions is an important process for enhancing Gwangmyeong's cultural value."
On the 24th, Mayor Park hosted the '2026 Chuseok, Ori Seowon Moonlight Square' event, providing an opportunity for citizens to share the festive spirit and traditional culture of Chuseok.
The event began with historical and cultural programs, including learning about the life of the scholar Lee Won-ik and creating a Gwangmyeong-style shrine. It featured performances by the Gwangmyeong City Traditional Arts Troupe, a family-friendly sports day, and a performance by the Gwangmyeong Cultural Center's club 'Han Gang-su,' drawing enthusiastic participation from citizens.
Notably, the event included traditional cultural programs such as courtyard plays, mask dances, a traditional clothing fashion show, a twine-making contest, and Ganggangsullae. Various hands-on activities, including making wishes under the moonlight, traditional games, and preparing songpyeon and traditional sweets, attracted family participation.
This Moonlight Square event at Ori Seowon was significant as it went beyond a simple holiday celebration, serving as a cultural community space for citizens to experience and share Gwangmyeong's history and traditional culture across generations.
Citizens expressed, "Preserving the local history and traditions is a meaningful endeavor that continues Gwangmyeong's unique identity and cultural value," and they hope for more opportunities to engage with and preserve local cultural heritage.
Mayor Park Seung-won stated, "We will promote various cultural projects to ensure that citizens can enjoy culture in their daily lives."
Furthermore, Mayor Park plans to operate diverse cultural programs based on seasonal customs and local traditional culture to expand cultural enjoyment opportunities for citizens and invigorate the local cultural community.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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