Gwangju Special Metropolitan City Five-District Union Choir Festival to Present 'Five Colors of Harmony' on the 14th

Seogu to Host Free Concert at Bitgoeul Citizens’ Cultural Center
Five District Choirs Unite on One Stage for Harmony

Seogu District of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (Gwangju Special Metropolitan City) is organizing a choir festival to promote cultural exchange and unity among local communities.

On July 8, Seogu announced that it will host the "19th Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City Five-District Union Choir Festival" under the theme "Five Colors of Harmony, United as One" at 7:30 p.m. on July 14 at the Bitgoeul Citizens’ Cultural Center.

The Five-District Union Choir Festival, which began in 2001, is a leading choral event that has been held in rotation by the five autonomous districts of the Jeonnam-Gwangju region, fostering cultural and artistic exchange and solidarity.

Union Choir Festival Poster.

This year’s performance will feature a variety of genres, including art songs, folk songs, religious music, and contemporary choral pieces. The Namgu Choir will present "Ah! Is It Autumn?" and "I Will Live in Cheongsan," while the Bukgu Choir will offer "Cantate Domino" and "Kkottaryeong," showcasing the harmony between traditional choral music and Korean melodies.

The Gwangsan District Choir will perform "Night Counting the Stars" and "The Wilderness, Land of the People," and the Donggu Choir will deliver messages of hope through "Bravo My Life" and "To Joy." The Seogu Women’s Choir will create a bright and dynamic stage with "Let it Shine" and "Ongheya."

The finale will feature a joint performance of the song "Us" by the five district choirs, symbolizing unity and solidarity through music.

Lee Ikang, Mayor of Seogu District, stated, "The Five-District Union Choir Festival is a representative cultural and artistic event of Gwangju, where the unique personalities and musical colors of each district blend into one harmony. I hope that citizens will come to the concert hall with their families and neighbors to enjoy the diverse charm of choral music and share in the value of unity that music brings."

The event is free and open to all citizens. For more information, please contact the Culture and Arts Division of Seogu District Office.

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