Youth Democracy Festival to be held in Busan

Busan Democracy Park is set to host the 'Youth Democracy Imagination Festival' on September 5th, an event designed to cultivate democratic values and civic awareness among young people. This initiative, first held in 2023, empowers middle and high school students to take the lead in planning and sharing their club activities, fostering a deeper understanding of democracy.

The festival is organized by the Busan Democracy Uprising Memorial Foundation and co-hosted by the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education and the Korean Teachers and Educational Workers Union Busan Branch, with collaboration from the theater group Double Stage. It will feature 18 youth clubs from the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions.

Participating clubs will set up educational exhibition booths, showcasing their projects and learning experiences. Among them are 'Timemachine' from Busan National University High School, 'Animetoteles' from Sajik Girls' High School, and 'Agora' from Busan Arts High School. Following the exhibition, seven clubs will present cultural and artistic performances on stage, including the band 'No Control' from Geumgok High School and the youth theater troupe 'Eyes'.

The event will conclude with a closing ceremony featuring a screening of the festival's video and an awards ceremony for outstanding club activities. The Busan Democracy Park, established in 1999, commemorates the citizens of Busan who led the April 19 Revolution, the May 18 Gwangju Uprising, and the June Democracy Movement. It serves as an educational space and cultural hub promoting the history and values of democracy.