‘Ah! May, Reunited May’ Democracy Grand Festival,
Announcement for the 45th Anniversary May 18 Democratic Uprising Commemoration Ceremony Committee Launch. (Provided by Gwangju City. Resale and DB prohibited),
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, “(Gwangju=News1) Reporter Park Joonbae = On the morning of the 12th at 10 AM, Gwangju City and the May 18 Democratic Uprising Commemoration Ceremony Committee will hold the ’45th Anniversary May 18 Democratic Uprising Ceremony Committee Launch’ at the National May 18 Democratic Cemetery, commencing full-fledged preparations for the May 18 commemorative events.”,
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, “Marking its 45th anniversary this year, the May 18 Democratic Uprising commemorative events aim to embody a ‘grand festival of democracy opening up a new world’ with participation from both public and private sectors, bringing all of Gwangju together.”,
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, ‘The launch ceremony will be attended by 300 people, including Gwangju Mayor Kang Ki-jeong, Gwangju City Council Chair Shin Soo-jeong, Gwangju Education Superintendent Lee Jung-seon, district mayors, ceremony committee leaders, representatives of participating organizations, local elders, youth, and public officials.’,
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, “After reading the launch declaration, participants will present the ‘Invitation Performance from Gwangju’ to emphasize the meaning of the 45th anniversary May 18 commemorative events and enhance public engagement.”,
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, “The Gwangju City Traditional Korean Music Orchestra and the City Changgeuk Troupe, along with the Gwangsan District Choir and Dong District Choir, will collaborate on a thematic performance titled ‘Dynamics and Lament Towards Peace,’ combining elements of the Jindo Ssitgimgut with Western and Korean requiems to soothe the souls of May.”,
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, ‘The launch ceremony will also unveil the 45th anniversary slogan and poster.’,
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, “The 45th-anniversary slogan is ‘Ah! May, Reunited May.’ It conveys that May lives on in the pages of the novel ‘The Boy is Coming,’ in the steps of those who rushed to the National Assembly to stop the martial law, and in the light sticks held at cold winter plazas. May represents courage and solidarity and is a symbol of universal harmony; it is the wellspring of imagination dreaming of a new world.”,
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, ‘Mayor Kang Ki-jeong of Gwangju stated, “The May 18 Democratic Movement is a historical event that safeguarded democracy in Korea. This year’s 45th-anniversary commemoration will be composed of various cultural events and experiential programs that transcend time and generations, creating a grand festival of democracy that citizens from across the nation can participate in and enjoy.”‘,
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, ‘Oh Byung-yoon, Chair of the May 18 Democratic Uprising Commemoration Ceremony Committee, said, “Gwangju will lead the way forward, aligned with the path desired by generations and the times. Through the remembrance and legacy of our predecessors, we will pave the way to the future with a ‘grand festival of democracy,’ reopening the harmonious world of 1980 Gwangju and welcoming you all.”‘,
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, ‘The 45th anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Movement commemoration will feature various events across Gwangju, including a memorial service on May 17, eve events, a commemorative ceremony, the Gwangju Human Rights Award ceremony, Democracy Knights Day, and the May 18 Youth Culture Festival.\n’