PHOTOS: Rival regions seek harmony through cultural fest

SEOUL, June 25 (AJU PRESS) - North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province are holding a joint festival in Seoul to promote exchanges between the two regions, which have been politically at odds throughout history.

The third annual event is underway at Gwanghwamun Square, central Seoul, from Monday to Wednesday. The festival features a dance contest, music concerts, an art exhibition, a tourism fair, media shows and an agricultural market.

2024 Young Ho Nam Win-Win Cooperation the Grand Festival of Harmony take place at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — A joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province takes place at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

Visitors walk past the Newhwagae Market of the 2024 Young Ho Nam Win-Win Cooperation the Grand Festival of Harmony Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — Visitors walk around an agricultural market operated as part of a joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

A booth representative sells goods at the 2024 Young Ho Nam Win-Win Cooperation the Grand Festival of Harmony Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — A visitor looks at agricultural produce on sale at a market operated as part of a joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

A visitor tastes at the 2024 Young Ho Nam Win-Win Cooperation the Grand Festival of Harmony Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — A visitor tries food at an agricultural market operated as part of a joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

Stamp event at the 2024 Young Ho Nam Win-Win Cooperation the Grand Festival of Harmony Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — A visitor presses the stamp at a joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

2024 Young Ho Nam Win-Win Cooperation the Grand Festival of Harmony Venue Young Ho Nam Young Artist Art Exhibition Hall Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — A joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province takes place at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

A visitor looks at a painting at the 2024 Young Ho Nam Win-Win Cooperation the Grand Festival of Harmony Young Ho Nam Young Artist Art Exhibition Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — A visitor looks at a painting displayed at a joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

Visitors look at a painting at the 2024 Young Ho Nam Win-Win Cooperation the Grand Festival of Harmony Young Ho Nam Young Artist Art Exhibition Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — Visitors look at a painting displayed at a joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

A visitor takes part in an event at the 2024 Young Ho Nam Win-Win Cooperation the Grand Festival of Harmony Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24 2024 AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — Visitors play a game at a joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

HERITAGE ANDONGSOJU AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — Bottles of soju, Korea’s traditional distilled liquor, are displayed at a joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

Taditional Refreshments AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo — Korea’s traditional refreshments are displayed at a joint cultural festival between North Gyeongsang Province and South Jeolla Province at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Kim Dong-woo

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PHOTOS: Rival regions seek harmony through cultural fest

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