2026 Yongin Special City Residents’ Autonomy Expo Cultural Competition Brings Together Citizens and Traditional Culture
 [[Korean Today] 2026 Yongin Special City Residents’ Autonomy Expo Cultural Competition: A Festival Where Community Participation and Korean Traditional Culture Come Together © Reporter Kim Hyun-soo |
The Yongin Residents’ Autonomy Cultural Competition was successfully held on July 11 at Ace Hall of Yongin City Hall as part of the 2026 Yongin Special City Residents’ Autonomy Expo. Organized by the Yongin Residents’ Festival Council, the event celebrated community participation and cultural harmony.
Representatives from resident autonomy centers across Yongin showcased performances including traditional Korean dance, folk arts, and community cultural programs. Citizens filled the venue and warmly applauded each performance.
 [Ko[Korean Today] Instructor Yoo Ji-young © Reporter Kim Hyun-soo |
After a highly competitive contest, the Janggu Dance Team from Bojeong-dong Administrative Welfare Center won the Gold Prize. Under the direction of Instructor Yoo Ji-young, the performance captivated audiences with elegant Korean traditional dance, dynamic rhythms, and refined choreography.
Yoo Ji-young is a former principal dancer of the National Gugak Center Dance Company and has dedicated her career to preserving and promoting Korean traditional dance. She currently teaches Korean traditional dance at the Bojeong-dong Administrative Welfare Center in Yongin.
 [Korean Today] Yongin Residents’ Autonomy Cultural Competition Showcases the Beauty of Korean Traditional Dance and Community Unity © Reporter Kim Hyun-soo |
The award-winning team consists of local residents enrolled in the community traditional dance program. Participants credited Instructor Yoo’s meticulous guidance—including helping with costumes and hairstyles—for creating both confidence and a memorable performance.
The competition demonstrated how community participation and traditional culture can strengthen local identity while preserving Korea’s cultural heritage. Yongin Special City plans to continue expanding resident-centered cultural programs that promote civic engagement and artistic excellence.
More information is available on the official Yongin Special City website.
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