Gwangju Republic of Korea - IBTM World
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Gwangju Republic of Korea
Part 1 Gwangju? Gwangju!
Bitgoeul Gwangju (광주 光州)_ The City of Light Area : 501.24km2(193.53 sq mi) Population : 1.517 million (2015) UNdata Gwanju is the 5th largest city in Korea.
Bitgoeul Gwangju (광주 光州)_ The City of Light Gwangju(光州), the city of light, is located in the south-western part of Korea and for centuries has been highly regarded for its rich culture and arts. As the name implies, it will shine with brilliance, warmth and radiance to host your global meetings. It possesses numerous advantages including historical experience, various cultural assets, and strong belief in democracy, human rights, and peace. You will be mesmerized by the taste and the beauty of Gwangju, Korea!
Incheon Airport _ Korea major transport hub of Northeast Asia Direct flights from 185 cities in 55 countries
Seoul
1h 33m
Gwangju
Incheon Airport
2h 9m
Gwangju
fast, and generous discount for
international travellers
UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts Home of Art and Culture
Historic city for Democracy Immortalized by peaceful mass rally and uprising for the nation’s democracy (May 1980) Beacon of resistance against dictatorships (1980s – 1990s) Registered as UNESCO Memory of the World (25 May 2011)
Mudeungsan UNESCO Geopark Important place in the spiritual world of the people of Gwangju Its geoheritage ranges from large polygonal jointed tuff columns, recording at least three phases of Cretaceous volcanic activity, extensive periglacial-produced landforms, unusual microclimatic environments, dinosaur footprints and track ways, and a variety of other geological and geomorphological features.
Full of Appreciation for Arts and Culture Gwangju is a city where art has permeated the everyday lives of the residents. Gwangju also holds painful memories of Korea’s modern history as it played an important role in Korea's democracy and human rights movements. This particular political history, as well as the city’s arts culture can be found and felt in various attractions and events throughout the city such as the Gwangju Biennale, the Design Biennale, the Yangnim- dong Alley, Mt. Mudeungsan National Park, the Uijae Museum of Korean Art and the Asia Culture Center.
Authentic Taste of Korea Fulfill the senses, and enjoy the gratifying taste of Korean cuisine
Get Lost in the Taste and the Fragrance of Korean Flavor Gwangju is the home of great food that accurately represents traditional Korean cuisine. Located between the Honam coastal plains and the west sea, Gwangju has always had access to a rich variety of fresh ingredients. You will be mesmerized by the rich and the true taste of Korean cuisine!
Gwangju Credentials - 2022 International Federation of Landscape Architects(IFLA)
- 2021 International Association of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Radiology
for - 2020 International Society of Limnology(SIL)
Hosting International - 2020 Congress of the Asian-Pacific Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis
- 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships
Conferences - 2019 International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA)
- 2018 10th Congress of Asia Pacific Knee Society
- 2015 Summer Universiade
2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2019
Gwangju Summer Gwangju Media Art
Design Biennale Universiade Festival
(in alternate years) host city (annual)
Gwangju FINA World Aquatics
International Design
Biennale Championships
Congress (IDC)
(in alternate years) host city
host cityPart 2 What’s in Gwangju?
#1 Conference Venue
KDJ Centre has hosted major international events such as
the 2014 World Hydrogen Conference and 2015 International
Design Congress. The City will host the 2019 FINA World
KimDaeJung Convention Center Championships, and the 2020 International Society of
Limnology, etc.
* Ideal venue for hosting
International Conferences#1 Conference Venue - KimDaeJung Convention Centre
Small & Medium sized
Convention Hall Multi-purpose Hall Exhibition Hall
meeting rooms
1,500pax 3,000pax 26 rooms 500 Booths
(1,518㎡) (2,990㎡) (2,510㎡) (9,072㎡)#2 Unique Venue
Asia Culture Center
* Urban green park based
around light Total floor area
161,237m²
* Four floors above ground and
four underground#2 Unique Venue The Asia Culture Center, “Forest of Light” and home of
Asian culture exchange and collaboration, would be the
Asia Culture Center and ideal venue for your congresses
Variou art and culture Museums#3 Accommodation Wide range of accommodation to suit all needs
#3 Accommodation
2,000 rooms available for participants
20 Accommodation Facilities from budget to luxury
Holiday inn Gwangcheon
U-square Bus Terminal
Gwangju Songjeong Asia Culture Center
Station
Ramada Plaza
5 – Star Hotel
Kimdaejung
Convention Center
Gwangju Airport#3 Accommodation Korean Traditional House
Special night at a Korean traditional house ‘Han-ok’,
experiencing the authentic beauty of KoreaPart 3 Enjoy Gwangju!
#1 History Journey through modern history and culture in Yangrim-dong * East meets West * Confucianism and Christianity * Village of the traditional and modern
#1 History Soswaewon The best garden of the Joseon dynasty, in pleasing harmony with nature
#2 Culture
Gwangju Folly Project
Cultural spaces for citizens
in the heart of the city
Gwangju Folly 1-11 follies Gwangju Folly 2-8 follies
Directors _ Ai Weiwei, Seung H-Sang Director _ Nikolaus Hirsch
Curators _ Kim Youngjun, Curators _ Chun Eui Young,
Ramon Prat Philipp Misselwitz
Project Period _ 2010. 10 – 2012. 12 Project Period _ 2013#3 Landscape Mt. Mudeungsan National Park, embracing Gwangju City Mt. Mudeungsan National Park Seeking recognition as a UNESCO Global Geopark
#3 Landscape Hwasun Red Cliffs * Majestic natural scenery * Place of admiration and enlightenment
#3 Landscape Juknokwon * Enjoy the bamboo grove's green fragrance * 160,000m²park, 2.2km walking path
#4 Hands-on experience programs More than a meeting Experience cooking Korean food & Tea Ceremony
#4 Hands-on experience programs More than a meeting Experience handicrafts making
#4 Hands-on experience programs More than a meeting Experience traditional musical instruments and games
Gwangju Promises MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES AND NEW INSPIRATION
THANK YOU
You can also read
