Busan Galmaetgil Project Receives Special Mention at the 5th Edition of the International Award 'UCLG – MEXICO CITY – Culture 21'
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The City of Busan announced that the project "Busan Galmaetgil, a cultural value promotion project manifested through urban trails" was recognized as a special mention during the 5th edition of the International Award UCLG – Mexico City – Culture 21.
The International Award UCLG* - Mexico City - Culture 21, co-organized by United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), Mexico City and the Committee on Culture of UCLG, recognizes leading cities and individuals that have distinguished themselves through their contributions to culture and sustainable cities.
This 5th edition of the International Award UCLG - Mexico City - Culture 21 recognizes cities and individuals who have excelled in the promotion of cultural rights in the context of the Covid-19 crisis and the post-pandemic recovery, and/or have promoted culture as an important part of society.
A total of 101 cities, local and regional governments submitted their application, including California, USA, London, England and Rome, Italy. The winners were announced according to the framework of the UCLG Executive Bureau 2022 in Seville on June 15, 2022. The winners in the category ‘City/ Local or Regional Government’ are Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Dublin (Ireland). The special mentions to 6 outstanding projects are from Bandung (West Java, Indonesia), Busan (Republic of Korea), Izmir (Turkey), Jinju (Republic of Korea), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), and Tevragh Zeina (Nouakchott, Mauritania).
The Galmaetgil project created the Busan citizen-centered Galmaetgil trails showcasing cultural content, encapsulating local traditions and history, as well as the city’s nature environment and climate, while also presenting Busan’s artistic sensitivity and uniqueness to promote cultural values.
Under the vision of a green smart city and core values of a low carbon green and attractive cultural tourism city, Busan is enhancing public health by providing easily accessible ubiquitous trails for relaxation and providing opportunities for cultural enjoyment through convenient and clean urban trails.
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*United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) was founded in May 2004, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) is the united voice and world advocate of democratic local self-government. Based in Barcelona, UCLG is the largest local government organization in the world. Representing over half the world’s population, the cities and association members of UCLG are present in 136 UN Member States across seven world regions – Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Eurasia, Middle East and West Asia, Latin America and North America. Over 1000 cities are direct members of United Cities and Local Governments, as well as 112 national associations, which represent all the cities and local governments in a single country.
