Gangbuk-gu and Jung-gu Hold 104th Anniversary 3·1 Independence Movement Commemoration Event

On March 1st, the reading of the Declaration of Independence at Bonghwanggak, singing of the March 1st Movement song, and three cheers of "Manse" will take place.

At the Meeting Plaza in Uidong, a reenactment of the independence movement will be held.

Following this, a choir performance, invited performances, and a gala show of the musical ‘Hero’ will continue.

Citizen participation experience programs such as making Taegeukgi flags and face painting will also be operated together.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (District Mayor Lee Soon-hee) will hold a commemorative event at Bonghwanggak, the birthplace of the independence movement, and the surrounding area of Meeting Plaza in Uidong on March 1st to mark the 104th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement.

This year marks the 20th Gangbuk-gu March 1st Independence Movement commemorative event, held under the name ‘The Cry of That Day.’ It signifies the cry that resonates once again in the Republic of Korea, which regained freedom by recalling the courage of the ancestors who fought to reclaim the freedom we enjoy today.

The ceremony, starting at 9:40 a.m. at Bonghwanggak, the starting point of the March 1st Movement plan, will proceed in the following order: ▲ Visiting and laying flowers at the tomb of Independence Activist Son Byeong-hee ▲ Cheongsu Bongjeon ▲ Reading of the Declaration of Independence ▲ Singing of the March 1st Movement song ▲ Three cheers of "Manse."

From 11 a.m., various performances will be held at the Meeting Plaza in Uidong. First, the audience-participation performance reenacting the independence movement, ‘One Cry,’ will excite the citizens, followed by performances by the Gapyeong County Boys and Girls Choir and invited singer Moon Jin-oh, recalling the fervor of that day during the March 1st Movement to the citizens. Afterwards, the musical ‘Hero’ team, including musical actor Min Woo-hyuk, will present a gala concert telling the story of independence activist Ahn Jung-geun’s independence movement.

Additionally, citizens can enjoy participation programs held from 11 a.m. at the Meeting Plaza in Uidong, including ▲ Making Taegeukgi flags ▲ Face painting ▲ Calligraphy ▲ Paper doll making ▲ Photo booth ▲ Craft experiences.

The district will distribute white traditional overcoats and Taegeukgi flags to citizens participating in the event to share the emotion of that day when the March 1st Movement took place and to promote community harmony and patriotism.

Lee Soon-hee, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “This event is a meaningful occasion to share the historical significance of the March 1st Movement with citizens at Bonghwanggak, the birthplace of the independence movement,” and added, “I hope many citizens participate to continue the independence spirit and noble sacrifice of our ancestors.”

Design of the large banner for the 104th Samiljeol Anniversary produced by Jung-gu, Seoul

The passionate cry of Samiljeol echoes through Jung-gu

Jung-gu displays a large banner on the front of the district office building to mark the 104th anniversary of March 1st Movement

Honoring the noble independence spirit of activist Yu Gwan-sun and continuing love for the country

Jung-gu holds Taegeukgi photo event ‘#Junggu Plaza Samiljeol’

Seoul Jung-gu (District Mayor Kim Gil-sung) hung a large banner on the front of the district office building on the 18th to commemorate the 104th anniversary of Samiljeol and honor the spirit of independence of the ancestors who sacrificed and devoted themselves to restoring national sovereignty.

The banner, measuring 15 meters wide and 9 meters high, vividly depicts the scene of the March 1st Movement’s “Manse” rally, with the fluttering Taegeukgi flag and the shouts of “Long live Korean independence!” seemingly audible.

Additionally, the phrase “As a citizen of Korea, I will stand with activist Yu Gwan-sun’s cry” expresses the determination to carry on Yu Gwan-sun’s noble spirit.

“I am a proud citizen of Korea. As a Korean, I do not need to stand trial by you, nor do you have the right to punish me.”

Reading Yu Gwan-sun’s prison writings next to the Taegeukgi reveals her unwavering will to pursue independence against Japanese imperialism and her fiery life, evoking solemnity.

Jung-gu will hold a ‘Taegeukgi photo certification event’ from February 23 to March 12 to share the meaning of March 1st Movement with residents. Participants can take photos with the Taegeukgi and submit them to the March issue of the Jung-gu newsletter ‘Junggu Plaza’ or Jung-gu’s official SNS accounts. The district plans to select 50 winners and award GS mobile gift certificates worth 10,000 KRW each.

Kim Gil-sung, Mayor of Jung-gu, said, “We exist today because of the March 1st Manse Movement, which our people united to carry out against Japanese imperialism,” and added, “I hope everyone takes this opportunity to remember the spirit of the patriotic martyrs who sacrificed and devoted themselves for national independence by participating in the Samiljeol commemorative events.”