The Gwangju 2015 public relations department prepared a promotional booth filled with fun games, gifts, delicious snacks, photo sessions with Nuribi - the Gwangju 2015 Universiade mascot - and promotional material.

"In order to host a successful Universiade, the local community's participation is essential," said Park Hyun-jeong, head of public relations at Gwangju 2015.

"The PR team will do its best to for the Gwangju Universiade to be a welcoming and fun event for all."

Men and women of all ages wrote messages of support to organisers of the Gwangju 2015 Summer Universiade ©Gwangju 2015



Men and women of all ages also wrote encouraging messages to Gwangju 2015 and sent their support ahead of the Universiade.

"I am proud that Gwangju is hosting the World University Games for the first time," said local citizen Lee Jung-hwa.

"This is the biggest event that Gwangju has ever held and I hope that it will become a festival for not only the university students, but also for citizens of Gwangju."

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