Wando-gun Successfully Concludes the 11th Lifelong Learning Arts Festival

17 Teams Perform... Calligraphy and Art Exhibits Also on Display

Wando County in Jeollanam-do recently announced on the 9th that it held the "11th Lifelong Learning Arts Festival" at the Wando Life Culture Center.

Hosted by Wando County and organized by the Wando Lifelong Education Instructors Association, the festival was held under the theme "Singing Life through Lifelong Learning," with about 500 attendees including County Governor Shin Woo-cheol, County Council Chairman Kim Yang-hoon, learners, and instructors.

Wando County held the "11th Lifelong Learning Arts Festival" under the theme "Singing Life through Lifelong Learning." Photo by Wando County

The "Lifelong Learning Arts Festival" is an event to share the achievements of lifelong learning, with participation from Jeonnam National University Lifelong Education Center and 26 local organizations and clubs.

The festival honored individuals who contributed to the development of lifelong education and the spread of learning culture among residents this year. It featured diverse performances by 17 teams across six categories, including harmonica, traditional Samdo Seoljanggu and Bukchum Nongak, and dance. The exhibition hall was filled with works from eight clubs, including calligraphy, poetry, art, quilting, and tea ceremony.

Governor Shin Woo-cheol stated, "Lifelong learning not only enhances individual capabilities but also serves as a driving force for the region to advance into a more refined society," adding, "We will spare no support to ensure that residents can enjoy a happy daily life and improve their quality of life through lifelong learning."

Meanwhile, Wando County was designated as a new lifelong learning city by the Ministry of Education in 2017 and was selected as an excellent city/county for lifelong learning activation by Jeonnam Province for two consecutive years, 2022 and 2023.