The Seokgwan-dong Residents’ Autonomy Committee in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, held the ‘3rd Youth Dolgosi Festival’ on the 6th. This event was organized as a space for youth to break away from the burden of studies, showcase their talents, and share and communicate through culture and arts.
The event was hosted and conducted by Judea, the president of the whole school at Seokgwan High School, and Jeong Da-hyeon, the vice president. Students from Seongbuk-gu, Dongdaemun-gu, Nowon-gu, Jungnang-gu, and Namyangju participated, with a total of 9 teams and over 60 participants performing.
The stage was elevated with celebratory performances by ‘Ecstasy’, a rock band club from Dongduk Women’s University, the ‘Chun Sang Biyun’ dance club from Donggu Girls’ Middle School, and the office worker clubs ‘Peppermint’ and ‘Choco Mint’ from Dolgosi Living Arts and Culture Center. Various promotional booths such as crafts and embroidery were also operated at the venue, providing attractions and experiences.
Jin-hwan Kim, head of the Seokgwan-dong Residents’ Autonomy Committee’s Education, Children, and Youth Subcommittee, stated, “The performances prepared by the youth gave great impressions to the residents,” adding, “We will prepare even more abundant attractions and spectacles for the 4th Youth Dolgosi Festival next year.”
Oh Jum-jong, the president of the Seokgwan-dong Residents’ Autonomy Committee, expressed, “I feel a great sense of accomplishment seeing the festival, where youth and local communities blend together, grow every year,” and emphasized, “We will actively support the youth to voice their opinions independently and reflect their views throughout the community.”