Gwangju News May 2022 #243

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48 Photo Essay

Spring into Green

Gwangju News, May 2022

gwangjunewsgic.com

CULTURE & ARTS

By Anjel Iriaghomo

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s the weather begins to warm up, consider taking the time to explore the scenic gems that surround you. The areas encompassing Gwangju have the perfect balance of beauty and historical significance for you to enjoy alone or with a group. Juknokwon, also known as the Bamboo Forest, is in Damyang and consists of 310,000 square meters of lush bamboo to explore. Established in May 2003, the forest also consists of cafes, a serene poetry village, the Lee Nam Art Center, and more. Kalue Yang, a third-year psychology exchange student from California, USA, says, “I feel like I walked into another dimension. The sound

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