A Festival to Share the Values of the Social Economy
Gangseo District in Seoul will hold the '2025 Gangseo Social Economy Expo - Sabom Market' on June 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Magok Square (Exit 6 of Magongnaru Station) and its surrounding area.
The 'Sabom Market' is a free market where more than 50 organizations?including social enterprises, cooperatives, village enterprises, self-support enterprises, and small business owners?participate to expand their sales channels and share the values of the social economy.
Jin Kyohun, Mayor of Gangseo District, Seoul (center), is participating in the '2024 Gangseo Sabom Market' and performing with guests holding a sign with the event slogan. Provided by Gangseo District.
This year's event, under the slogan "S.H.A.R.E. Values Together," will feature a variety of programs that promote and encourage the practice of sustainable consumption (Sustainable), healthy consumption (Healthy), alternative consumption (Alternative), responsible consumption (Responsible), and eco-friendly consumption (Eco-friendly).
The event is organized around four main themes: ▲Value, Meet ▲Value, Enjoy ▲Value, Experience ▲Value, Shop.
In the 'Value, Meet' section, the meaning of the social economy and the environmental and ethical responsibilities of companies will be introduced through booklets and exhibitions. There will also be a value-based consumption campaign, encouraging people to choose products according to their beliefs and values. The focus will be on highlighting the reasons for purchasing products from social economy enterprises.
'Value, Enjoy' will feature cultural performances for the whole family. The program is designed so that office workers can enjoy performances while having a simple meal on the steps of Magok Square during lunchtime. Notably, a variety of artists will perform, including Jungsiki, the original singer of the national comfort song "I Am a Firefly," as well as the Picavo Band and Sineul Wihayeo.
'Value, Experience' will include the Haebom Market (a flea market), a thrifty sharing marketplace for children, and the Haebom Playground. Children will have the opportunity to run the market themselves, allowing them to experience the value of resource circulation and the economy in a natural way. They can also participate in craft and play programs.
In the 'Value, Shop' section, visitors can browse and purchase products made by social economy enterprises and small business owners. There will also be upcycled products made from discarded banners and used clothing, as well as local specialties such as gochujang and hangwa made from Gyeongbokgung rice. In addition, about 100 pairs of unused jeans donated by district office employees have been upcycled into handbags and wallets, which will also be available for sale.
Jin Kyohun, Mayor of Gangseo District, said, "I hope this event will help spread the value of the social economy throughout the region and serve as an opportunity for various enterprises to grow together."
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