Uiwang City Concludes "12th Uiwang Hangeul Festival"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] The "12th Uiwang Hangeul Festival" held on the 12th at Galmi Hangeul Park by Uiwang City, marking the 80th anniversary of liberation and the 80th anniversary of the official designation of Hangeul Day, concluded successfully with enthusiastic support as over 3,000 citizens visited the event.

The event was jointly organized by the Galmi Hangeul Festival Committee (represented by Baek Seung-yeon), the Uiwang Community Library Council (chaired by Eo Yoo-seon), and the Saemaul Movement Library Uiwang Branch (chaired by Kim Young-sook). Ten community groups in the city, operators of 17 small libraries, and the Institute of Korean Language and Culture at Anyang University participated together in operating the festival.

Citizens and visitors filling the park participated in various experiences and performances centered on Hangeul, newly recognizing its meaning and value.

At the memorial ceremony held in the afternoon, elderly residents from the Aerumchae Senior Welfare Center and children from the Nae-Soni Pihandanhamkkaromidollbom Care Center recited the Preface to the Hunminjeongeum, followed by a recitation of the original poem "The Best Thing in the World" by Mr. Im Soon-yeol, a late-life learner, reflecting anew on the preciousness of Hangeul.

Subsequently, children from Wanggok Kindergarten performed songs and rhythmic movements, and a performance of Korean traditional jazz haegeum byeongchang by Geum Morae heated up the stage. In the final segment, "Ganggangsullae Together," all citizens joined hands and moved together, sharing the heart of love for Hangeul.

Mayor Kim Sung-je said, "The messages of 'protection' and 'solidarity' conveyed by K-pop Demon Hunters deeply resonate with our spirit of honoring Hangeul and continuing to pass it on anew. Just as our ancestors preserved national identity and shared their hearts through Hangeul, I hope that through the Uiwang Hangeul Festival, all citizens will continue the heart of love for Hangeul and foster our culture anew."