October 1-5:
Festival Planned and Led by Residents
Seo-gu District in Gwangju announced on August 26 that it will organize the Seochang Silver Grass Festival, now in its 10th year, as a resident-led festival and will hold a contest for resident participation programs to support this initiative.
Poster for the 10th Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival Resident Participation Program. Provided by Seogu, Gwangju
This year's festival will take place from October 16 to 19 at the silver grass colony along the Yeongsan River, under the theme "A Journey to Autumn Delivered by Silver Grass." The event will offer an emotional ecological trip in nature, providing rest and healing.
The call for resident participation programs will be open until September 5. Any group, organization, or institution with four or more members who reside or are active in Seo-gu District is eligible to apply.
Eligible categories include a variety of hands-on activities and creative ideas such as musical instruments, tea ceremonies, horticulture, photography, upcycling, and gatherings for dog owners. The evaluation criteria will include representativeness, creativity, popularity, relevance, and feasibility.
Selected teams will receive support covering actual event expenses ranging from 500,000 to 2 million won per team, as well as access to facilities such as booths, tables, and electricity. Consulting from the Seo-gu Cultural Arts Promotion Committee will also be provided. Residents wishing to participate can download the application form from the announcements section of the Seo-gu District Office website and submit it via email.
Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu District, stated, "The Seochang Silver Grass Festival, which represents Gwangju as an urban ecological landscape festival, has grown together with residents and is now celebrating its 10th anniversary. We hope to offer an autumn journey where everyone can create happy memories amidst the charm of silver grass and crimson sunsets."
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