MBKS, South Korea’s Guro discuss youth exchange programmes, collaborative cultural projects

Wee and Liew during their visit.
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By DayakDaly Team

KUCHING, Sept 29: Youth exchange programmes, collaborative cultural projects, and knowledge-sharing initiatives were discussed during the Kuching South City Council’s (MBKS) visit to the Guro Creative Convergence Centre and Cheon Wang Youth Cultural Centre in Seoul, South Korea, recently.

According to a statement, the visit, which saw the participation of MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng and senior assistant secretary Lilian Liew, was part of Kuching South’s commitment to advancing the UNICEF Child Friendly City Initiative (CFCI).

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During the visit, they toured both centres, which offer a wide range of innovative and interactive programmes designed to nurture creativity, technical skills, cultural expression, and safety awareness among children and youth.

Key activities include drone operation and coding, videography and graphic design, music production, media and maker labs, and disaster safety experience programmes.

Both centres also provide youth cafés, board game zones, auditoriums, and creative studios, offering safe, inclusive spaces for learning and recreation.

Wee emphasised that the facilities and programmes in Guro City demonstrate how urban spaces can be transformed into vibrant hubs for youth empowerment.

“The Guro Creative Convergence Centre and Cheon Wang Youth Cultural Centre showcase how cities can integrate education, creativity, technology, and cultural activities into youth development.

“Their approach provides valuable insights as Kuching South works toward becoming a Child Friendly City, ensuring our young people have opportunities to learn, innovate, and thrive,” said Wee. — DayakDaily

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