100 YU students share talents in Shinbang-ri, Namcheon-myeon, Gyeongsan
As part of the '2nd Volunteer Day', participated in mural painting, gate painting, and door plate making
A festival connected to the 'Gyeongsan Happy Town' event held by the city of Gyeongsan
[June 1, 2016]
<Mural painting talent sharing volunteer activities at Shinbang-ri, Namcheon-myeon, Gyeongsan>
On the first day of June, when it was abnormally hot, the quiet rural town was bustling all day long with college students running around every alley of Shinbang-ri, Namcheon-myeon, Gyeongsan.
Over 100 YU students came to offer their talents and volunteer in this small town of 80 or so residents. This was carried out as part of the 2nd 'YU Volunteer Day', following the first one held in Heungsan-ri, Namcheon-myeon, Gyeongsan last year.
The YU students who participated in the volunteer activities used their talents to draw murals, paint gates, and make door plates.
Shinbang-ri village foreman Kim Jong-jae (60) said, "It was great to have the energy in our town with young people visiting after such a long time. The town's atmosphere changed completely in just a few days." He added, "If possible, it would be great to have more of these events together with local universities."
YU students worked hard to change the town not showing any concern about the hot weather. The places touched by the YU students began to clearly transform as time passed. The typical alley walls became small galleries and the dark and old gates were brightened to welcome the home owners and guests, and door plates with the names of the residents were hung on each door.
Kim Jong-min (23, Fine Arts, senior) who participated in the mural painting volunteer activity said, "It was really fulfilling to utilize what I learned in my major to volunteer. It felt good to see the town look brighter and seeing the residents enjoy it." Kang Min-ji (21, Political Science & Diplomacy, senior) said, "I enjoyed volunteering with other students in various majors. I hope that more students will participate next time and enjoy the 'Volunteer Day' festivities together."
Meanwhile, the volunteer activities were carried out connection with the 'Gyeongsan Happy Town' event hosted by the city of Gyeongsan. In this event hosted by the Gyeongsan General Volunteer Center, over 300 people participated including town residents, volunteers, local college students, and farmer bands. In addition to the mural painting by YU students, others also came to share their talents such as medical examinations, taking photos, and barber/beauty services. Furthermore, free food and pungmul-nori (traditional farm performances) were added to turn the quiet rural town into the center of festivities.
