Gwangmyeong City’s newest hub for youth activity, the Oreum Youth Activity Center, celebrated a successful launch with its “Oreum Pick [오름 올림픽]” opening ceremony, dubbed “Open Run.” The event, designed to introduce the center and promote healthy lifestyles, drew significant participation from local youth and residents, marking a promising start for the facility.
The Oreum Olympic opening ceremony wasn’t just a ribbon-cutting; it was a full-fledged event designed to engage young people in a variety of physical activities. The center aims to provide a safe and accessible space for indoor sports and recreation, addressing a demand for year-round youth programs in the Gwangmyeong area. The opening event featured health gymnastics, a health pledge ceremony and even a creative workshop where participants crafted their own Olympic torches, fostering a sense of community, and excitement.
A Day of Sports and Celebration
Attendees had the opportunity to participate in a range of activities, including health dances, mini curling, cycling challenges, and survival bracelet making. A unique element of the opening was the “health tree,” where participants wrote down their health-related wishes on handprints, symbolizing a collective commitment to well-being. Each participant also received a medal, mirroring the spirit of the Olympic Games. The Gwangmyeong City Youth Foundation emphasized the center’s commitment to supporting the physical and emotional health of local youth.
The opening ceremony was further enlivened by performances from youth dance groups Able (from the Youth Training Center) and Core (from the Haeneum Youth Activity Center), affiliated with the Gwangmyeong City Youth Foundation. These performances added a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere to the event. According to Sunday Gwangmyeong, the event successfully introduced the Oreum Youth Activity Center to the community.
Youth Voices and Future Programs
Jo Hyun-ah, a young participant at the event, shared her enthusiasm, stating, “It was fun to experience curling, which I hadn’t easily been able to try before, and I will often use the Oreum Youth Activity Center in Gwangmyeong 1-dong, which is a novel youth center.” This sentiment highlights the center’s potential to provide access to new and engaging activities for local youth. The center plans to offer a variety of programs focused on strengthening the physical and emotional well-being of young people, including the “Health Capacity Building Program” and a “Health Festival.”
Park Seung-won, the chairman of the Gwangmyeong City Youth Foundation, declared a commitment to actively supporting the healthy growth of youth during the health pledge ceremony. He emphasized the foundation’s dedication to fostering the health and well-being of the city’s young residents. The foundation is also actively recruiting volunteers for the upcoming Oreum Pick [오름 올림픽], as noted in a notice on the Gwangmyeong Youth Foundation website, seeking individuals to assist with event operations and gain experience in youth program activities.
Looking Ahead
The successful launch of the Oreum Youth Activity Center and the enthusiastic reception of the “Oreum Pick [오름 올림픽]” opening ceremony signal a positive future for youth engagement in Gwangmyeong City. The center, accessible by calling 02-2687-1318, is poised to become a vital resource for young people seeking opportunities for healthy recreation and personal growth. The Gwangmyeong City Youth Foundation will continue to develop and implement programs designed to empower youth and promote their overall well-being, building on the momentum generated by this successful opening event.
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