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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Bo Gyoon Park (Republic of Korea)<br />
This is Minister Bo Gyoon Park from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.<br />
I would like to extend my congratulations on the upcoming <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong>, which<br />
is often referred to as the "Olympics of Choral Music," being held in <strong>Gangneung</strong>,<br />
Korea. To all the participating choirs who have traveled from different parts of the<br />
world to represent their countries, we warmly welcome you to <strong>Gangneung</strong>. I would<br />
also like to express my deepest gratitude to Gangwon State, <strong>Gangneung</strong> City, and all<br />
the individuals involved in the organization for their tremendous efforts in preparing<br />
for this event, starting from winning the bid back in 2020.<br />
These year's <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> carry the theme of "Peace and Prosperity for<br />
All." We have faced the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, which<br />
prevented us from coming together and singing for a long time. Now, as the world<br />
slowly recovers and regains a sense of normality, it is time for us to finally sing<br />
"TOGETHER." I sincerely hope that your voices will resound with a passionate<br />
longing for peace and prosperity.<br />
The <strong>Gangneung</strong> Arena, where the Opening and Closing ceremonies, as well as the<br />
Awards Ceremonies,, will take place, holds special significance as it preserves the<br />
legacy of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Through the official events held<br />
here, we will share the story of peace that Koreans have cherished for generations<br />
with people from around the world. Over the next 11 days, as the competition unfolds,<br />
I believe that the intense harmony of the choirs will create a beautiful melody. <strong>Choir</strong><br />
members will become friends, supporting and understanding each other, while the<br />
audience's hearts will be filled with the captivating harmony brought to life by the<br />
musicians.<br />
Every song carries its own unique story. I am confident that this event will bring<br />
together a diverse range of music, each conveying its own narrative through<br />
distinctive melodies. It is my sincere hope that all the participating choirs will be<br />
able to showcase their talents in a safe and enjoyable environment.<br />
Once again, I congratulate the start of the <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> <strong>Gangneung</strong> <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
I hope that everyone involved will have a wonderful time at this festival, and that you<br />
will experience the captivating power of music.<br />
Thank you.<br />
Bo Gyoon Park<br />
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism<br />
인사말<br />
WORLD CHOIR GAMES <strong>2023</strong> GREETINGS 17
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