Gangseo-gu to Host 'Multicultural Festival and Family Event' on the 25th

Programs Including Performances, Experiences, Food, and Bazaar Events

Seoul Gangseo-gu will hold the "2024 Multicultural Festival and Family Event" on the 25th. Provided by Gangseo-gu.

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon) will hold the "2024 Multicultural Festival and Family Event" at Gomdallae Cultural Welfare Center in Hwagok-dong starting at 11 a.m. on the 25th. This event was organized to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against multicultural families and to create a community culture of mutual understanding and respect for each other's cultures.

This year, under the slogan "Together is Good 多(da), Embracing Diversity 多(da)," various programs such as performances, experiences, food, and bazaars will be held to communicate with multicultural families.

Starting at 10:40 a.m., the multicultural youth orchestra and choir will present beautiful melodies and harmonies to mark the beginning of the festival. At the opening ceremony starting at 11 a.m., a "Hope Balloon Popping" event wishing for the happiness and harmony of multicultural families and all Gangseo residents will take place, along with awards presented to five exemplary couples, including those celebrating a hundred years of marriage, harmony, and unity.

Following the opening ceremony, the performance stage (Enjoy 多) will entertain the audience with a fashion show featuring traditional costumes from around the world and a talent show called "Superstar G," where multicultural families showcase their hidden talents.

At the experience zone (Play 多), various activities that emphasize the importance of family will be held, including the "Exciting Games with Dad," where multicultural and non-multicultural families enjoy physical games together, as well as a slow mailbox, photo booths, and a family photo exhibition.

Additionally, the event venue will host the "World Food Festival," where visitors can taste diverse cuisines from around the globe, and the "Multicultural Bazaar," where unique crafts and food products from various countries can be purchased.

Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon stated, "Multicultural families are our precious neighbors and important members of society who should share happiness together," adding, "We will do our best to create an environment where multicultural families can adapt well to society without prejudice or discrimination."