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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TABLE OF CONTENT<br />
WELCOME TO THE 12 TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES<br />
Organizers 8<br />
GREETINGS<br />
Greetings 12<br />
ORGANIZERS<br />
Honorary Committee 24<br />
National Organizing Committee of<br />
the 12 th <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> 28<br />
International Organizing Committee of<br />
the 12 th <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> 30<br />
Artistic Committee 32<br />
WORLD CHOIR COUNCIL<br />
<strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> Council 38<br />
WELCOME TO GANGNEUNG<br />
The Story of <strong>Gangneung</strong> 48<br />
Choral Music in Korea 52<br />
Sponsors and Partners 56<br />
Participating Countries and Regions 58<br />
ABOUT INTERKULTUR<br />
...Connecting Bridges 62<br />
INTERKULTUR‘s international choir events 66<br />
Representatives 68<br />
<strong>World</strong> Ranking List - Top 100 70<br />
Think global, act social for the <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong>! 74<br />
A Unique Idea - <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> 76<br />
The Success Story of the <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> 78<br />
<strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> 2024 - Welcome to Auckland 92<br />
SYMBOLS OF THE WORLD CHOIR GAMES<br />
The Flag and the Bell of the <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> 100<br />
Official Song of the 12 th <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> 102<br />
Anthem of the <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> 110<br />
The Medals and Trophies of the 12 th <strong>World</strong> <strong>Choir</strong> <strong>Games</strong> 114<br />
Facts and Figures 116<br />
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