The glocal vision of education in Gwangju, South Korea, was showcased at a Korean cultural festival in the United States.
The Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education announced that the Gwangju Glocal K-Edu Center participated in the Atlanta Korean Festival held in Duluth, Georgia, from September 19 to 20, promoting glocal education policies and offering Korean cultural experience programs.
This year's Atlanta Korean Festival took place at the Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth, featuring performances of K-POP, traditional Korean music, samulnori, and taekwondo, along with various cultural content such as hanbok and traditional games. Local organizers expected over 100,000 visitors to attend the event.
The K-Edu Center set up a dedicated promotional and experiential booth at the festival to introduce local visitors to the glocal education policies being pursued by Gwangju's education system and the center's role.
The focus was particularly on international educational exchanges, nurturing glocal talent, and collaborating with overseas Korean organizations and universities to expand the reach of local education internationally.
In addition to promoting education policies, the center also offered programs that allowed visitors to experience Korean culture firsthand. Children and teenagers participated in face painting using hibiscus and the Taegukgi, helping them engage with symbols and aspects of Korean culture.
Gu Yong-hyuk, head of the Physical Education and Health Department, stated, "Glocal education connects the educational values of our region with the world and incorporates diverse global experiences back into our education. Through this Korean Festival, we aim to promote Gwangju's glocal education policies in the U.S. and expand opportunities for local and global communication through education and culture."
Meanwhile, the Gwangju Glocal K-Edu Center is based at Troy University in Alabama, focusing on international educational exchanges, nurturing glocal talent, educational cooperation with overseas universities, and global education policy research. The education office plans to enhance international educational experiences for Gwangju students through exchanges with foreign educational institutions and the Korean community abroad.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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