Gwangju Hosts Cultural Events for Youth during Universiade

The Gwangju 2015 Universiade Organizing Committee (GUOC) and Gwangju Metropolitan City are hosting a series of cultural events during the World University Games, the Gwangju 2015 Universiade Organizing Committee (GUOC) said on July 5.

As the World Youth Festival and Youth Nanjang Festival kicked off on July 4, youth all over the world visiting Gwangju will be able to enjoy the games while experiencing the local culture, the GUOC said.

On July 4, several programs were held during the World Youth Festival at Democracy Square in Asia Culture Complex. The festival’s main highlight is an array of live performances across a diverse spectrum of artistic genres including musicals, Korean traditional music called “gugak,” and plays.

In addition to the World Youth Festival, Youth Nanjang Festival was held on the other side of Democracy Square. Tennis player Marcelo Fernandez of Chile said that he visited the square to learn more about Gwangju and loved it, according to the GUOC.

The GUOC president and mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City Yoon Jang-hyun came to encourage the youth while having fun at the festivals, the GUOC said. He said, “I was able to visit Democracy Square because of the efforts from your parents and ancestors. Enjoy your youth and have a great time in Gwangju!”

The World Youth Festival will be held through July 12, and several musicians will perform. A total of 47 teams will compete to “find the hidden jewel” at the Youth Nanjang Festival until July 13.