World Choir Games Gangneung 2023 - Program Book
12th World Choir Games July 3 - 13, 2023 Gangneung/Gangwon, Republic of Korea The Korean Choir Games of Peace With a one-year delay, the World Choir Games will return to Korea in 2023: The city of Gangneung, located in the Gangwong province, is the second Korean city after Busan in 2002 to host the world's largest international choir competition. Gangwon-do is experienced in hosting major international events: In 2018 it was the venue of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, which went down in history as the "Peace Games" due to the joint appearance of North and South Korean athletes. A perfect place for the unifying power of choral music to become an even more significant international symbol of peace. Korea has a vibrant choral scene, which is highly valued in the country and received strong support from politics and community. The country regularly sends its choirs to participate in the World Choir Games – and often return with impressive success. The host city of the 2023 World Choir Games, Gangneung, is known for its breathtaking location by the sea in front of fantastic mountain scenery. The Olympic Park and the Ice Arena were also venues for the 2018 Winter Olympics and are centrally located in the city. A unique opportunity to breathe real Olympic air here during the World Choir Games!
12th World Choir Games
July 3 - 13, 2023 Gangneung/Gangwon, Republic of Korea
The Korean Choir Games of Peace
With a one-year delay, the World Choir Games will return to Korea in 2023: The city of Gangneung, located in the Gangwong province, is the second Korean city after Busan in 2002 to host the world's largest international choir competition.
Gangwon-do is experienced in hosting major international events: In 2018 it was the venue of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, which went down in history as the "Peace Games" due to the joint appearance of North and South Korean athletes. A perfect place for the unifying power of choral music to become an even more significant international symbol of peace.
Korea has a vibrant choral scene, which is highly valued in the country and received strong support from politics and community. The country regularly sends its choirs to participate in the World Choir Games – and often return with impressive success.
The host city of the 2023 World Choir Games, Gangneung, is known for its breathtaking location by the sea in front of fantastic mountain scenery. The Olympic Park and the Ice Arena were also venues for the 2018 Winter Olympics and are centrally located in the city. A unique opportunity to breathe real Olympic air here during the World Choir Games!
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Yongsoo Huh (Republic of Korea)<br />
Welcome, everyone!<br />
I would like to express my sincere appreciation on the successful staging of the<br />
12 th <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> (WCG) – <strong>Gangneung</strong> <strong>2023</strong>. While preparing for this awaited<br />
event, the Organizing Committee had the privilege of working with passionate and<br />
enthusiastic singers and individuals from all over the world in the choral music<br />
field.<br />
The essence of choral music is harmony and unity. The WCG <strong>Gangneung</strong> <strong>2023</strong> seek<br />
to transcend nationality, gender, age, and race under the theme of “Peace and<br />
Prosperity for All”. Singing together will create new opportunities to experience<br />
music, cultures, arts, and training. At the same time, the WCG will provide a valuable<br />
outlet to share Korea’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, while exploring music<br />
from different corners of the world.<br />
The hosting of the event would not have been possible without the expertise and<br />
experiences of INTERKULTUR, the unwavering support of the Ministry of Culture,<br />
Sports and Tourism, Gangwon State, <strong>Gangneung</strong> City, and active cooperation shown<br />
by volunteers from the local community.<br />
Despite the challenging circumstances caused by Covid-19, the event’s organizers<br />
have demonstrated tremendous commitment and dedication by staging a 11-day<br />
event that will leave an enduring legacy.<br />
Music is an international language that connects cultures and nations. I anticipate<br />
that WCG will become a festival promoting the development of choral music and<br />
uniting the voice of choirs.<br />
I extend a cordial welcome to you all once more.<br />
Here in <strong>Gangneung</strong>, I hope you experience the collective joy of singing and<br />
interacting with people from all over the world.<br />
Yongsoo Huh<br />
President of the <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Gangneung</strong> Organizing Committee<br />
인사말<br />
WORLD CHOIR GAMES <strong>2023</strong> GREETINGS 15
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