Osan City Holds 107th Anniversary of March 1st Independence Movement Commemoration Ceremony

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Osan City held the "107th Anniversary March 1st Independence Movement Commemoration Ceremony" on March 1st at the City Hall Conference Hall, honoring the noble sacrificial spirit of national martyrs and reflecting on the significance of the March 1st Movement.

The ceremony was attended by families and descendants of local independence activists, citizens, and distinguished guests, commemorating the historic moment on March 1, 1919, when the nation called out for independence and reaffirming the spirit of inheritance of the March 1st Movement.

The event proceeded in order: pre-ceremony performance, recitation of the Declaration of Independence, commemorative remarks, commemorative performance, singing of the March 1st Song, and three cheers for independence. Attendees honored the sacrifices and dedication of the patriots in a solemn atmosphere.

Notably, during the March 1st Movement, the "Eight Doctors of Osan" led independence demonstrations in the Omae Marketplace (now Osaek Market) and areas around Sungho Elementary School in the Osan region. The ceremony also highlighted the historical significance of local independence movements.

Mayor Lee Kwon-jae emphasized the historical value and significance of the March 1st Movement in his commemorative remarks, saying, "Let our local community work together to honor the will of our national martyrs and inherit their spirit."