Youth are making headlines by painting murals on village walls, revitalizing their community.
The Gwangju Special City Damyang County Youth Counseling and Welfare Center completed the 'Cheongdam (Youth Wall Decoration)' mural project in Dugok Village from August 6 to 8.
This initiative is a youth-led community revitalization project.
Under the guidance of local artist Park Sun-jung, the youth participated in all stages of the project, from initial planning and design to on-site painting, creating works that reflect their thoughts and the spirit of Damyang.
The project actively incorporated the ideas and individuality of the youth, from naming the project to designing and creating the murals.
The youth, alongside their mentors, completed each piece, adding new vitality to the village space.
They also shared the significance of participation as community members through collaboration and communication.
One participating youth expressed, “I felt proud to complete the village mural with my friends, and knowing that our artwork will last for a long time made it even more meaningful. Despite the hot weather, we were able to create great memories together.”
Park Min-kyung, the head of Dugok Village, remarked, “It was very impressive to see the youth putting their heart into painting the walls. Thanks to the murals, the village atmosphere has brightened, and it has been a great gift for the residents.”
The Damyang County Youth Counseling and Welfare Center plans to hold a 'Cheongdam Achievement Sharing Session' at the end of this month to share the mural creation process and the outcomes of the activities with residents, as well as to discuss the experiences and growth stories of the participating youth.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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