Kim Seong-je, the mayor of Uiwang, praised the Uiwang Arts Festival on September 12, stating, "The Uiwang Arts Festival is a representative cultural arts festival of Uiwang City, where the passion of local artists and the participation of citizens come together."
Mayor Kim announced that the '2026 Uiwang Arts Festival,' held at Wangsong Lake Park, concluded successfully with active participation and enthusiasm from the community.
The mayor is accelerating efforts to expand opportunities for citizens to enjoy cultural arts and to create a foundation for local artists to thrive.
The event was organized by the Uiwang branch of the Korean Arts and Culture Organizations Association, featuring participation from seven groups under the Uiwang Arts Council, including literature, traditional music, dance, visual arts, and music, along with local cultural artists.
At the outdoor stage in Wangsong Lake Park, performances of traditional music, dance, and music were showcased, along with stages featuring local artists and cultural teams.
In the evening, the '2nd Uiwang City Wangsong Lake Song Festival' finals and a guest artist performance continued the festive atmosphere.
In addition to performances, programs allowing citizen participation were also offered.
Experience booths, a flea market, and magic and bubble shows were held, while the '2026 Beautiful Wangsong Lake Writing and Drawing Contest' saw participation from elementary, middle, and high school students as well as local residents.
Exhibitions utilizing the natural environment of Wangsong Lake were also conducted. The wetland deck hosted the 'Beautiful Wangsong Lake Companion Exhibition' and the photo exhibition 'Between Light and Wind,' while the walking path featured the poetry exhibition 'Footprints of Early Modern Korean Poetry 2' for visitors.
The art and photography exhibitions are set to continue until September 19.
Mayor Kim evaluated this arts festival as a representative cultural event created by local artists and citizens, while also hinting at plans to enhance cultural arts infrastructure.
The Uiwang Arts Center, mentioned by Mayor Kim, is considered a key facility for Uiwang's cultural arts policy.
The mayor plans to expand performance and exhibition spaces for local artists with the opening of the arts center, while also creating an environment where citizens can access high-quality cultural arts nearby.
Mayor Kim emphasized, "Once the Uiwang Arts Center opens next year, artists will be able to showcase their dreams and passions on better stages, and citizens will enjoy richer cultural arts closer to home."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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