Yongin Mayor Lee Sangil: "We will create a Yongin where people with and without disabilities live together"

Attends One Heart Open Concert for People with Disabilities

Emphasizes Expansion of Sports and Welfare Facilities for People with Disabilities

Orchestra and Three Groups of Performers with Disabilities Take the Stage

Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province, said on the 22nd, "We will further expand facilities for people with disabilities and create a Yongin where people with and without disabilities respect and care for one another and live together."

Yongin Special City Mayor Lee Sangil delivers remarks at the 3rd One Heart Open Concert for People with Disabilities, held at Poeun Art Hall on the 22nd. Provided by Yongin City.

The mayor made the remarks that evening at the 3rd Yongin Special City One Heart Open Concert for People with Disabilities, held at Yongin Poeun Art Hall. More than 300 people attended, including performers with disabilities, their families, supporters, and professional performers.

The mayor, who also serves as president of the Yongin Special City Sports Association for the Disabled, introduced the expansion of sports and welfare facilities for people with disabilities. "More than 10,000 people have visited the Virtual Sports Experience Center since it opened in June 2024 as the fourth of its kind nationwide," he said. "Construction is also underway on the Bandabi Sports Center, which will have a swimming pool and multipurpose gymnasium for people with and without disabilities to use together, as well as a center for people with disabilities."

"I believe music has the power to give us courage and hope, no matter how difficult things may be," he continued. "I hope you will give a round of applause and encouragement to all the performers, including those with disabilities."

The concert was hosted by the Yongin City Sports Association for the Disabled and organized by the Seoul Kunst Orchestra. Yongin Sileop Co., Ltd. and Cheongu Sileop Co., Ltd. sponsored the event, and Sae Eumakgisa provided additional support.

The concert featured an ensemble performance by 80 members of the Seoul Kunst Orchestra and performances by professional vocalists. Participants from the Yongin City Cheoin Welfare Center for Persons with Disabilities, Hanul Community, and the Disabled Dance Sports Federation also took the stage for special performances, showcasing the skills they had honed.

Yongin Special City Mayor Lee Sangil delivers remarks at the 3rd One Heart Open Concert for People with Disabilities, held at Poeun Art Hall on the 22nd. Provided by Yongin City.

"The Seoul Kunst Orchestra is holding this wonderful concert for the third time to break down barriers between people with and without disabilities and build a warm community," Mayor Lee said. "I sincerely thank Conductor Lee Jung-yeop, all the orchestra members, and everyone who supported the concert."

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