Yangpyeong County Holds 'Dumulmuri Music Festival' for Harmony, Unification, and Peace

[Suwon Ilbo=Um In-yong Reporter] A music festival is being held for the first time at 'Yangpyeong Dumulmuri,' symbolized as a place of harmony, unification, and peace.

Yangpyeong County announced on the 12th that it will hold the 'Dumulmuri Music Festival' at Dumulmuri Ferry Terminal starting at 6:30 p.m. on the 21st.

Dumulmuri carries symbolic meaning as a place of harmony, unification, and further, peace and prosperity.

Water originating from Taebaek in Gangwon Province becomes the Namhan River, and water originating from Mount Geumgang becomes the Bukhan River. After flowing through various regions, they finally meet at Dumulmuri to become one and flow as the Han River.

The county invited heads of organizations related to Dumulmuri and mayors and county commissioners of cities and counties along the Namhan and Bukhan rivers to the music festival, noting that the significance of harmony and unification will shine even more brightly.

The festival will feature classical and ballad performances that complement the beautiful sunset scenery of Dumulmuri.

Singer Kim Beom-soo, Liberante (Phantom Singer 4 championship team), tenor Kim Hyun-soo, and musical actress Yu So-ri will perform, adding to the early autumn atmosphere. Collaborative performances by local artist flutist Kim Won-mi and traditional music band Andiamo, as well as harmonies from the Yangpyeong United Choir featuring all generations from children to adults will be showcased.

Additionally, performances by North Korean-born soprano Han Seo-hee and the specially invited Jeongseon County Arirang Arts Troupe will further deepen the meaning of harmony and unification.

Yangpyeong County Commissioner Jeon Jin-seon said, "We are promoting the designation of the nation's first national garden in the metropolitan area by connecting Dumulmuri and Semiwon, which showcase Yangpyeong's natural environment." He added, "In connection with this, we are holding the Dumulmuri Music Festival, symbolizing a place of harmony, unification, and peace, to develop it as tourism content and a resource."

He further urged, "As this is the first Dumulmuri Music Festival, we hope for the keen interest of county residents as well as tourists visiting Yangpyeong."