"Remembering Anyang"...Completion Ceremony Held for Anyang City History Publication

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Anyang City announced on the 24th that it successfully held the Anyang City History publication ceremony on the 23rd at the exhibition hall on the first floor of Anyang Cultural Center, sharing the achievements of the 'Anyang City History' compilation project with citizens.

The publication ceremony was attended by Mayor Choi Dae-ho of Anyang City, members of the Anyang City History Editorial Committee and writing team, local culture and academic officials, and citizens who shared the significance of completing all 20 volumes of the 'Anyang City History'.

The event proceeded with a greeting from the mayor of Anyang, followed by opening remarks from the director of Anyang Cultural Center, a progress report on the Anyang City History compilation project, and an introduction of all 20 volumes of the 'Anyang City History'.

The standing format without seating naturally harmonized with the exhibition space and drew empathy from attendees.

The 'Anyang City History' is a major pledge and priority project of Anyang City promoted from September 2021 to December 2025, consisting of volumes 1-10 covering themes such as geography, history, urban development, housing, industry, commerce, education, culture, labor, and civil society, volumes 11-19 covering regions including Anyang, Bakdal, Seoksu, Bisan, Gwanyang, Hogyae, and Pyeongchon districts, as well as Anyang Station and Anyang 1st Street, Anyang Playground and Anyang Art Park, and volume 20 containing a complete translation of 'Geumcheon Record' (금천지), a 1950 historical record of Siheung County.

The photo and video exhibition "Remembering Anyang" which opened alongside the ceremony reconstructed and presented by theme and region archival materials included in the Anyang City History, featuring old aerial photographs and city planning maps, neighborhood scenes, factories and markets, schools and playgrounds that capture citizens' daily lives, and received great attention from visitors.

The exhibition continues through December 29th at the exhibition hall on the first floor of Anyang Cultural Center, and is free for all citizens to view.