Gyeongbuk TP Successfully Concludes 3rd Kumho Samsam O O Neighborhood Festival, Creating a Venue for Generational Empathy and Unity

Sharing Achievements of Yeongcheon City and the Kumho Neighbor Village Creation Project

Gyeongbuk Technopark (President Ha Inseong, Gyeongbuk TP) announced on the 10th that the "3rd Kumho Samsam O O Neighborhood Festival," held as part of the Kumho Neighbor Village Creation Project hosted by Gyeongsangbuk-do and Yeongcheon City, successfully concluded at Yeongcheon Hwarang Seolhwa Village over two days from the 7th to the 8th.

This event was organized to share the key achievements of the "Kumho Neighbor Village Creation Project," which aims to build a sustainable community involving young people, seniors, and families together.

The "3rd Kumho Samsam O O Neighborhood Festival" was held from the 7th to the 8th at Yeongcheon Hwarang Seolhwa Village. Photo by Gyeongbuk TP

The diverse performances and experience programs, which combined cultural, artistic, and tourism elements, received positive feedback for bringing new vitality and a sense of community to Kumho-eup in Yeongcheon.

On the first day of the festival, a variety of programs, including Kumho Busking with local residents, a thrilling chase game, a performance by the mime artist Ppikkikki, and a random dance show by the YouTuber Dancing Bear, added excitement to the festivities.

On the second day, cultural performances that resonated across generations took place, such as the "Catch! Tinyping Performance (Parts 1 and 2)" for children and families, as well as celebratory stages by 7080 singer Chae Euijin, magician Lee Hyukjun, and singer Yoon Taehwa, evoking nostalgia and forming a sense of connection between generations.

Additionally, participatory programs such as the YouTuber game competition were met with great enthusiasm from local youth, further enhancing the significance of the festival.

In particular, the official ceremony and themed performance held on the second day provided an opportunity to share the vision and achievements of the "Kumho Neighbor Village Creation Project" and to strengthen the future of Kumho as a sustainable community where generations grow together.

This event was promoted with the core goal of the Kumho Neighbor Village Creation Project, which is to create "Kumho, a city moving forward with the future of young people."

Through the operation of programs integrating culture, arts, and tourism, the event demonstrated in practical terms that Kumho-eup can develop into a vibrant region where young people, seniors, and families come together.

Ha Inseong, President of Gyeongbuk TP, stated, "This event was a meaningful occasion where young people, seniors, and families all enjoyed themselves together, sharing the vitality and community spirit of the region," adding, "We will continue to take the lead in fostering a sustainable regional culture centered on Kumho Neighbor Village, where generations grow together."