Yangpyeong County Concludes First 'Dumulmeo Music Festival'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] The 'Dumulmeo Music Festival' held by Yangpyeong County on the 21st at Dumulmeo Ferry concluded successfully with around 2,000 spectators in attendance.

Held for the first time with the theme of harmony and unification—just as the Namhan and Bukhan rivers meet to form the Han River—and further, peace and prosperity, the music festival was attended by County Chief Jeon Jin-seon, National Assemblyman Kim Sun-gyo, Yangpyeong County Assembly Chairman Hwang Sun-ho, as well as provincial and county assembly members. The event's significance was further enhanced by the participation of heads of local governments in Yeoju, Gwangju, Namyangju, and Gapyeong, all of which are traversed by the Namhan and Bukhan rivers.

Part one of the music festival began with video footage capturing the significance of Dumulmeo, followed by a raftsman performance by the Jeongseon County Arirang Art Group, the Yangpyeong United Chorus featuring participants from children to the elderly, a collaborative performance by local artist and flutist Kim Won-mi and the national music band Andiamo, and a performance by North Korean-origin soprano Han Seo-hee, which fascinated audiences.

Part two began with beautiful video footage of Dumulmeo and featured musical actor Yoo So-ri, tenor and member of Forte di Quadro Kim Hyun-soo, followed by an impressive performance by the crossover group Liverante. The finale was graced with a moving performance by singer Kim Beom-soo.

County Chief Jeon Jin-seon stated, "We have created new cultural content by preserving the geographical and historical significance of Dumulmeo," and added, "Going forward, we anticipate the Dumulmeo Music Festival will serve as a catalyst for becoming the Seoul metropolitan area's first national garden. I express my gratitude to the residents of Yangpyeong County who visited Dumulmeo to attend the festival and to all the spectators who came from afar."