'Seongbuk World Food Festival Nurimasil' Now Underway

Online (www.nurimasil.net) and Seongbuk-dong centered event from the 20th to 28th for 9 days... Exhibitions and performances sporadically held online instead of traditional large-scale gatherings

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The Seongbuk District's representative festival, 'Seongbuk World Food Festival Nurimasil,' which attracts over 50,000 visitors annually, will be held for a total of 9 days from the 20th to the 28th, both online and centered around Seongbuk-dong.

Marking its 12th edition, this year's Nurimasil festival has transformed from the traditional large-scale gathering format to exhibitions and performances held sporadically and online due to the impact of COVID-19.

This change aims to support and encourage the residents of Seongbuk and the cultural and artistic community who have been exhausted by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

About 40 local art organizations, neighborhood shops, and community groups are participating, offering over 30 programs.

Programs are held throughout Seongbuk, ranging from 'mental quarantine' through art such as performances, exhibitions, and performances that provide comfort, to 'emotion mapping' which collects citizens' stories, the 'It's Okay' exercise challenge rejecting disposable products, and the 'Picket Line' featuring voices of minorities and various people.

Additionally, the theme of cultural diversity, which Nurimasil has championed so far, continues with world culture experiences through global food and games, and a cultural diversity film screening featuring independent films.

All Nurimasil programs comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines and participation is possible through online and advance registration. Pre-registration and detailed information can be found on the Nurimasil official website.

Seung-ro Lee, Mayor of Seongbuk District, said, “The value of cultural diversity, respecting and caring for each other, is more important than ever during the COVID-19 period when everyone is struggling, and I hope this will be a time to comfort and encourage each other through art and festivals.”

For more detailed information about the Seongbuk World Food Festival Nurimasil, please contact the Seongbuk Cultural Foundation Regional Culture Team by phone or visit the official website of the 12th Seongbuk World Food Festival Nurimasil, a COVID-19 overcoming support project.

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