The Art of Beach Camping
Written and photographed by William Urbanski I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that most people reading this are familiar with the concept of camping: the time-honored … Read More
Category: Community
Yangnim Travel Lounge: Art and History Fills Its Alleys
Written by Karina Prananto Gwangju’s Yangnim-dong (양림동) has recently transformed itself into an artistic neighborhood. It is an area where new trends have begun in many fields, such as culture … Read More
Remembering Mike: Gwangju Community Builder
Written by William Mulligan I was lucky to have met Michael Simning when I first moved to Gwangju in 2009. He made you feel welcome, like you were a longtime … Read More
Three Forms of Art to Enjoy at FINA
Written by Cho Namhee The first half of the upcoming 18th FINA World Championships is comprised of three aquatic disciplines or sports: diving, artistic swimming, and water polo. The three … Read More
Organized Climb
Written by William Urbanski A salient and unifying characteristic of the human species is the overwhelming compulsion to scale a mountain with one’s bare hands that comes with watching Sylvester … Read More
The Gwangju Knitting Club: Mixing Yarn and Yarns
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman In the space above where McLeod’s used to be in Dongmyeong-dong, there is a new meeting space for crafty-minded people. Ember Bar is the … Read More
The Gwangju Performance Project Cabaret
Written by Dave St. John The Gwangju Performance Project (GPP) is in its eighth year of making community theater accessible to foreigners and Koreans. The GPP prides itself on its … Read More
Academic and Cultural Opportunities for Foreigners in Gwangju and South Jeolla Province
Written by Baha Komilov Gwangju is a hub of culture, art, and democracy. The city offers experiences that many never thought they could have. I came to Gwangju three years … Read More