○ Gyeonggi-do to holds a preliminary dance competition for teenagers prior to the “Gyeonggi HOME Festival”
– Five teams will be selected as finalists: KRW 2 million, 1 million, and 500,000 for grand prize, first-place, and second, and third-place winners, respectively

Gyeonggi-do Province is now accepting applications until August 17 for its Youth Dance Competition, a pre-event leading up to the multicultural and social integration cultural celebration, the 2025 Gyeonggi HOME Festival.

The provincial government designed organized this competition as a precursor to the main festival, offering a performative experience for all teenagers, including those with migrant backgrounds, and promoting the values of cultural diversity and social integration.

Both individuals and groups can apply, and five teams will be selected to advance to the main round based on a comprehensive evaluation of dance skills, stage composition, teamwork, and creativity. The judging panel will consist of experts from the K-pop industry.

The main final round will be heldtake place on the actual main stage during of the “Gyeonggi HOME Festival: Building Harmony, Making Home” event in September.

To participate, applicants should scan the QR code on the official poster to complete the application form and submit an MP4 video or YouTube link containing a team introduction and a cover dance performance lasting of up to four minutes. A total of KRW 4.5 million will be awarded to the winners as follows: KRW 2 million for 1st placethe grand prize (one team), KRW 1 million for 2nd first place (one team), and KRW 500,000 for 3rd second place (3 teams).

Lee Mun-hwan, Head Director of Gyeonggi-do’s Immigration Society Support Division, commented, “In the rapidly advancing transition toward a multicultural society, this youth dance competition is more than just a performance. It is a groundbreaking move toward building an open community that respects and embraces cultural diversity.” He added, “We will continue to expand opportunities for youth-driven cultural communication.”

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