During 'gwanrye', which is the first of the four ceremonial occasions of coming-of-age, the honorary guest, YU President Noh Seok-kyun recited words of congratulations for the futures of the male students who became 20 years old. They wore the chipogeon, yugeon, and the gat, which is the third headpiece, and tied a knot to announce that they have become adults.

 

 At this traditional coming-of-age ceremony, a total of eight students, including six international students from Afghanistan, Philippines and China wore traditional clothes called dopo and dangui and participated in the 'gwanrye' and 'gyerye' ceremonies.

 Hadi Farid Ahmad (25) from Afghanistan who was admitted to the graduate school program at the YU Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul said, "I wanted to learn as much as possible about Korean culture while studying here. Experiencing this traditional coming-of-age ceremony was a very meaningful experience." He added, "I was able to learn about the charms of traditional Korean culture that teaches the pride and responsibilities of becoming an adult."

 

 

 YU President Noh Seok-kyun, who watched the entire traditional coming-of-age ceremony for an hour and a half, said, "I hope that by participating in the traditional gwanrye and gyerye events, you will be able to understand the meaning of becoming an adult, and gain a deeper understanding on our culture." He added, "Becoming an adult is being responsible for your actions. Please remember the meaning of wearing the gwan and receiving an alias and go forward with your dreams in this global era."