‘Buddhist Monks, Pastors, and Priests Join Forces at Bazaar’... Held on the 14th in Seongbuk-dong

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Gilsangsa Temple, Deoksu Church, and Seongbuk-dong Catholic Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, will hold a joint bazaar on the 14th. Lee Seung-ro, the mayor of Seongbuk-gu, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of last year's joint bazaar of the three religions. (Photo by Seongbuk-gu Office)

A bazaar hosted by Buddhism, Protestantism, and Catholicism will be held on the 14th in the Seongbuk-dong area of Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Lee Seung-ro).

Seongbuk-gu, Seoul announced on the 12th that the '12th Three Religions Love Sharing Joint Bazaar' will be held under the auspices of the three religions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

On the day of the bazaar, a car-free street will be created for about 350 meters from across the Seongbuk-dong Community Center near the bazaar to the entrance of Hongdae High School. About 60 booths will be set up, offering various attractions and activities including food, experiences, clothing, daily necessities, and local specialties for sale.

From 1 p.m. on the same day, the 'Seongbuk-dong Three Religions Music Concert' will be held, featuring diverse cultural performances such as pop opera, classical singing, cello performances, popular singer shows, and religious music.

Now in its 12th year, the Three Religions Joint Bazaar began in 2008 at the suggestion of Son In-ung, senior pastor of Deoksu Church. The three major religious organizations?Gilsangsa Temple (Chief Monk Deok-il), Deoksu Church (Senior Pastor Kim Man-jun), and Seongbuk-dong Catholic Church (Parish Priest Joseph Kim Hyung-mok)?have continued the event with the purpose of "uniting in love to serve together, sharing love despite different religions, and giving hope to neighbors in need with warm love."

Each year, the event is hosted in rotation by each organization. The proceeds from the Three Religions Joint Bazaar will be donated as scholarships to local youth.

Lee Seung-ro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, said, "I support this event prepared by the three religious organizations coming together in spirit to ensure its success, and I will continue to support the steady continuation of this meaningful event. I hope many people participate in this bazaar to deliver dreams and hope to local students."