Held Simultaneously at Masan Robot Land and Ulsan Grand Park SK Square
The "BNK Gyeongnam Bank Family Culture Festival" (hereafter referred to as Kyung Cafe, with the subtitle: The 34th BNK Gyeongnam Bank Writing and Art Contest), renowned as the largest family literary and artistic event in the Gyeongnam and Ulsan regions, concluded successfully.
According to Gyeongnam Bank on April 27, the Kyung Cafe, which was held simultaneously at Masan Robot Land and Ulsan Grand Park, attracted around 10,000 pre-registered participants and approximately 2,000 on-site registrants, with local families participating in the event.
Notably, key guests such as BNK Gyeongnam Bank President Kim Taehan, BNK Financial Group Chairman Bin Daein, Gyeongsangnam-do Governor Park Wansu, Kyungnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Council and Muhak Group Chairman Choi Jaeho, and Gyeongnam Robot Land Foundation Director Choi Wonki attended, adding significance to the event.
Before the main event, participating families enjoyed performances by the NC Dinos cheerleading squad, Little Singers, and a magic bubble show. They also visited event booths such as the Squid Game costume guerrilla event, Life Four-Cut Photo, and Studio 360.
In his opening remarks, Kim Taehan, President of BNK Gyeongnam Bank, said, "The BNK Gyeongnam Bank Family Culture Festival is a family festival where both children, who represent the future of our region, and their parents come together as one through art and writing. This year, the number of families who pre-registered for Kyung Cafe was more than double that of last year, and registration closed early due to overwhelming interest and support. Going forward, BNK Gyeongnam Bank will continue to pursue a variety of social contribution projects for local residents and customers to become a 'reliable partner together with the community.'"
For the writing contest section, in which adults participated, the theme was "Our Family's Special Motto." For the art contest section, in which children participated, the theme was "A Future World with AI (Artificial Intelligence)."
In particular, the announcement of the art contest theme drew attention, as it was conducted in the form of a puzzle assembly on stage by 10 people, including key guests and children participating in the art contest.
After a prize drawing (with prizes such as a Nintendo Switch, Marshall Acton 3 Bluetooth speaker, Cozyma foot massager stool, Robot Land annual and free passes, and BNK Gyeongnam Bank snack gift sets), the main Kyung Cafe event officially began.
Children and adults participating in Kyung Cafe spent about three hours completing their works on distributed sheets according to the theme of each section.
Kim Minseok (Seokjeon-dong, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon), who participated with his child, said, "We came out for a family outing and picnic, and the weather was wonderful. There were a variety of programs and well-prepared events, so we were able to fully enjoy ourselves. After submitting our work, we plan to spend more time at Robot Land with my family."
The submitted works will be judged by section, and awards will be given to 2,580 participants in the art contest, including the BNK Gyeongnam Bank President's Award, Gyeongsangnam-do Governor's Award, Gyeongsangnam-do Superintendent of Education Award, Ulsan Mayor's Award, Ulsan Superintendent of Education Award, and Gyeongnam Mecenat Association President's Award, along with prize money (prizes). In the writing contest, six participants will receive the Harmony Award, Happiness Award, and Integrity Award. (Winners are responsible for taxes and public charges on prize money.)
Art contest participants received, by region, a Dinosaur World admission discount ticket for Masan Robot Land and admission tickets to the Butterfly Garden and Rose Garden at Ulsan Grand Park.
An event was also held to present calligraphy family mottos to 1,400 writing contest participants who submitted their works.
Art contest participants received, by region, a Dinosaur World admission discount ticket for Masan Robot Land and admission tickets to the Butterfly Garden and Rose Garden at Ulsan Grand Park.
The list of award winners will be announced in June on the BNK Gyeongnam Bank website, YouTube, and Instagram, and an awards ceremony will be held afterward.
Meanwhile, at the Kyung Cafe venue, a "Wildfire Relief Fundraising Agricultural and Rural Experience Program Booth" was set up to collect donations to help wildfire-affected areas and residents in the province, receiving a positive response.
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