Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, visited major event venues in the city on the 29th to encourage the activities of citizens and youth, continuing his efforts to communicate directly on site. At the jump rope competition, Mayor Lee cheered on the athletes' passionate challenges, while at the youth gugak (traditional Korean music) presentation, he emphasized the importance of preserving traditional culture.
Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, attended the opening ceremony of the "2025 Gyeonggi Province Governor's Jump Rope Competition" held at Goyang Gymnasium on the 29th and delivered a congratulatory speech. Provided by Goyang Special City
Boosting the Excitement of the Jump Rope Competition with 1,500 Participants
Mayor Lee attended the opening ceremony of the "2025 Gyeonggi Province Governor's Jump Rope Competition" held at Goyang Gymnasium and delivered a congratulatory speech, wishing the best for the participating athletes.
This competition, which drew around 1,500 athletes, provided an opportunity for participants to showcase their skills in various categories, including 30-second alternate jumping, 3-minute jumping, freestyle, and team events.
Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, participated in the opening ceremony of the "2025 Gyeonggi Province Governor's Jump Rope Competition" held at Goyang Gymnasium on the 29th and cheered for the participants. Provided by Goyang Special City
Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, participated in the opening ceremony of the "2025 Gyeonggi Province Governor's Jump Rope Competition" held at Goyang Gymnasium on the 29th and cheered for the participants. Provided by Goyang Special City
Mayor Lee energized the atmosphere by encouraging the athletes to fully demonstrate the skills they have honed and to gain healthy vitality through sportsmanship.
Expecting the Growth of Future Talents at the Youth Gugak Presentation
On the same day, Mayor Lee also attended the "Goyang Youth Gugak Presentation" held at the outdoor stage of the Goyang Cultural Center, adding significance to the event.
Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, attended the "Goyang Youth Gugak Presentation" held on the outdoor stage of Goyang Cultural Center on the 29th and delivered a congratulatory speech. Provided by Goyang Special City
Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, attended the "Goyang Youth Gugak Presentation" held on the 29th at the outdoor performance hall of the Goyang Cultural Center and delivered a congratulatory speech. Provided by Goyang Special City
Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, attended the "Goyang Youth Gugak Presentation" held on the outdoor stage of Goyang Cultural Center on the 29th and delivered a congratulatory speech. Provided by Goyang Special City
In his congratulatory speech, Mayor Lee said, "I hope our youth will experience a sense of accomplishment and the value of traditional culture through gugak, and further grow into talents who widely promote 'gugak'." He encouraged the activities of the young participants.
On this day, 66 elementary and middle school students from Goyang performed as part of a gugak orchestra and choir, deeply moving the audience with their performances.
Mayor Lee's on-site visits over the past two days are seen as a demonstration of the city's strong commitment to supporting the diverse activities of its citizens across both sports and cultural arts.
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