2026 Culture Day Youth Mike
Mar 12 – Dec 11, 2026 · Happening now · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Overview
[Cheongchun-eoram: Youth Who Follow Tradition, Seniors Who Seek the New]
'Cheongchun-eoram' is a cultural platform that breaks down generational barriers through resonance between youth and the new senior generation, sharing experience and novelty for mutual growth.
The 2026 Culture Day Youth Mike Jeolla·Jeju region provides local performance teams with everyday performance opportunities and a venue for exchange and cooperation, laying the groundwork for their growth. Through this, it expands balanced regional opportunities for cultural participation, realizing balanced regional cultural development in which all citizens enjoy the arts in their daily lives.
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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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