Mayor Bang Sehwan: "We Will Not Forget the Sacrifice of Patriotic Forebears and Will Realize 'Gwangju, a City of Happiness'"

Gwangju Holds Commemorative Ceremony for the 107th Anniversary of the March 1st Movement
"Inheriting the Noble Spirit of Patriotic Forebears"

On March 1, Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province held a commemorative event to mark the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Movement, attended by more than 300 participants, including independence patriots, their families, citizens, and officials from veterans' organizations.

Gwangju City held a commemorative event on the 1st to mark the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Movement, attended by about 300 people including independence patriots, their bereaved families, citizens, and officials from veterans organizations. Photo by Gyeonggi Gwangju City

The event began with a visit to the March 1st Independence Movement Memorial Tower. Subsequently, at the Munhwaro district, a "March 1st Independence Movement Street Parade" took place, recreating the fervent patriotic spirit of that era. Citizens also joined the parade, waving the Taegeukgi, and reflected on the significance of the March 1st Movement.

The commemorative ceremony held at the Gwangju City Senior Welfare Center opened with musical and opera performances themed around independence. The Gwangbokhoe reported on the progress of the March 1st Movement, and the Declaration of Independence was read aloud. In addition, commendations were awarded to individuals who contributed to promoting patriotic spirit in the region, and participants took time to honor the dedication of their forebears, sharing respect and gratitude together.

Gwangju City held a commemorative event on March 1st, the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Movement, with over 300 attendees including independence patriots, their families, citizens, and officials from veterans' organizations. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City

In his commemorative address, Mayor Bang Sehwan stated, "The happiness we enjoy in our daily lives today is possible thanks to the noble sacrifices of our patriotic forebears," and added, "We will do our utmost to realize 'Gwangju, a city of happiness' that all 420,000 citizens can truly experience, by inheriting the noble spirit of those who gave their lives for our country."

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