NH Nonghyup Bank's Gwacheon branch has made headlines by donating 35 million won to support the Gwacheon Arts Festival, aimed at enhancing local cultural arts and expanding opportunities for citizens to enjoy the arts.
On the 16th, the Gwacheon branch of Nonghyup held a donation ceremony at Gwacheon City Hall, where they presented the funds to the city for the development of local cultural arts.
The ceremony was attended by Gwacheon Mayor Shin Gye-yong, Nonghyup Gwacheon branch head Lee Jang-soon, and Choi Hyung-oh, CEO of the Gwacheon Cultural Foundation, among other officials.
The donation will be used to support the operation of the '2026 Gwacheon Arts Festival,' which will take place from September 18 to 20.
Now in its 29th year, the Gwacheon Arts Festival will feature performances and citizen participation programs under the theme 'Drifting.'
The festival aims to create programs that allow citizens to engage with and enjoy local cultural arts content up close.
Lee Jang-soon, head of the Nonghyup Gwacheon branch, stated, "I am honored to continue our support this year for the development of local cultural arts and a festival that citizens can enjoy together," adding, "We will continue our commitment to sharing with the community in the future."
Mayor Shin Gye-yong expressed gratitude to the Nonghyup Gwacheon branch for their continued support for the community, saying, "We will ensure that the donated funds are used effectively to facilitate the smooth operation of the festival and to broaden opportunities for citizens to enjoy cultural arts."
Meanwhile, the Gwacheon Arts Festival has established itself as a representative cultural arts event in the region, featuring a variety of performances and citizen participation programs each year.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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