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Bucheon Arts Center has solidified its position as a classical music center in the metropolitan area by announcing a spectacular lineup that will excite the hearts of classical music lovers in the second half of this year. Starting with pianist Cho Seong-jin's chamber concert on July 16, top domestic and foreign performers such as Son Yeol-eum and Sunwoo Ye-kwon will take the stage one after another to showcase the essence of authentic classical music. In particular, Benjamin Ligeti's recital using a large organ equipped with 4,576 pipes will be a magnificent experience that only the Bucheon Arts Center, which boasts a world-class acoustic environment, can provide. In addition, the composition that crosses genres, including a jazz series, original pansori, and theater, held in a small performance hall clearly demonstrates the planning intention to embrace a wide range of audiences, from classical music beginners to enthusiasts.

Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, goes beyond simple movie screenings and attempts unconventional changes under the slogan 'NEW ERA NEW SKIN'. This film festival, held from July 2nd to 12th, is the largest ever, showcasing a total of 321 films, including 93 world premieres. In particular, the creation of a film ecosystem using artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR) immersive content, and short-form special exhibitions represent the film festival's spirit of challenge to actively embrace the rapidly changing media environment. The establishment of the 'Signature' section, which introduces new works by great artists, including the opening film 'Pyoin: Punggi Daemak', will serve as an opportunity to raise the status of the film festival to the next level.

Behind Bucheon’s cultural leap lies the close coexistence efforts of the local community and companies. GS Power supported the stable operation of representative local cultural festivals by making a bold decision to sponsor the film festival for 7 consecutive years, and presented an exemplary case of how corporate social responsibility and ESG management can lead to the development of local culture. This kind of sponsorship goes beyond simple financial support and serves as the foundation for creating an environment where citizens can enjoy high-quality art at a lower level. The triple combination of support from private companies, professional planning from local governments, and high interest from citizens is transforming Bucheon into a sustainable cultural city.

It is also worth noting that the Bucheon Arts Center is evolving beyond simply being a spectator-centered performance hall and becoming a space for citizen participation. Special classes at the Art Academy for children on vacation, the 'BAC Tour' where you can experience the backstage, and lobby concerts that anyone can enjoy prove how art can be incorporated into daily life. In particular, programs tailored to each generation, such as five-sense play and character complex art experiences, are greatly contributing to expanding the base of cultural arts education. These citizen-friendly actions are transforming performance venues into open cultural playgrounds where all members of the community can breathe together, rather than closed spaces enjoyed only by certain classes.