On the eve of the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships, which kick off in Gwangju on Friday, the host city is holding a cultural festival.
According to the city government and the organizing committee for the international event, the festival will take place in the Geumnam-ro area, about 30 minutes from the Nambu University campus, the main venue of the competition.
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(Organizing Committee of 2019 FINA World Championships) |
Street markets and activities to get the local residents and tourists involved and create a festive atmosphere got started at 4 p.m.
From 7:30 p.m., a concert will be staged at May 18 Democracy Square, with K-pop artists including boy band Winner, girl group Lovelyz and rapper Mad Clown.
The festival and concert, all held outdoors, are open to everyone free of charge.
By Choi Ji-won (
jwc@heraldcorp.com)
