Say “Hi” Through Pics
Complied by Lee Jeongmin.
The Say “Hi” Through Pics photo contest originated for residents in Gwangju who were not able to visit their family members and friends due to the COVID-19 situation. The event was held as a collaborative undertaking by the Asia Culture City Forum (ACCF) and the Gwangju International Center (GIC) in November. The photo exhibition itself was held from November 19 to December 19 at the GIC’s lounge. Participants submitted a photo with a greeting to their family or friends. All the photos in the contest can be checked out on the GIC website or the GIC YouTube channel. Here we present eleven of them.
▲ Sharif Saqib
To his mother in Pakistan:
Dear Mom,
I miss you.
I am playing with my daughters in the autumn leaves.
Photo taken at at Chonnam National University.
▼ Wilson Melbostad
To his parents in California:
We miss you guys! Though the pandemic will keep us apart for the holidays, we’ll celebrate in spirit together.
Photo taken at the Nonsan, Korea.
▲ Karina Prananto
To her parents in Jakarta, Indonesia:
Looking forward to the future, I am sure it will be bright!
Photo taken at the Seochanggyo Bridge in Seo-gu, Gwangju (Yeongsan River Bicycle Path).
▼ Do Khai Minh
To her parents in Vietnam:
Mom and Dad, be healthy and live long. I am also living well!
Photo taken at the Damyang Juknokwon.
▲ Khan Md Ishtiaq Hossain
To his mother in Bangladesh:
Mother, don’t worry.
I’m enjoying my life in Korea.
Photo taken at Mudeungsan National Park.
▼ Sandy Loreno
To his fiancée in the USA:
Hi, honey, I love and miss you a lot. I hope to see you soon.
Photo taken at home.
▲ Adnan Muhammad
To his mother in his home country:
I wish you a healthy life.
Photo taken at the Chonnam National University.
▼ Sohee Kim
To her friend in Japan:
You have gone to Japan for your new start. How are you?
Photo taken at Gangneung, Gangwon-do.
▲ Eunjeong Lim
To dear friends and their parents in Japan:
Let’s be healthy until the day when we can meet again and drink!
Photo taken at Izakaya, near Yokohama, Japan.
▼ Zapranova Arukhan
Best regards to my mother in Kazakhstan:
Looking at this picture, I think you can feel the autumn of Korea. It’s already winter in Kazakhstan, so beware of the cold and drink lots of hot tea.
I’m doing well, so don’t worry. 🙂
Photo taken at home.
▲ Aline Verduyn
To her Korean teacher in Belgium:
Teacher! Thanks to you, I can see the beauty of Korea!
As you can also see, I’m fine! Thank you for always supporting me!
Photo taken at Eworld in Daegu.
The Compiler
Lee Jeongmin was born is Gwangju and has been a coordinator at the Gwangju International Center since 2015. She likes reading, drawing, and hiking.