Gwangyang City to Host 'International Culture Festival'

September 24 (Sat) 14:00-21:00, Gwangyang-eup Seocheon Riverside Area

Featuring domestic and international performance teams, world culture experiences, prizes, and various programs

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gwangyang City, Jeonnam announced that it will hold the ‘2022 Gwangyang International Culture Festival’ on the 24th at 2 p.m. along the Seocheon Riverside area in Gwangyang-eup to revitalize international exchanges, which have been stagnant due to COVID-19, and to enhance citizens’ understanding of international sister and friendship cities.

The first part of the event (14:00~18:30) will offer various side events to satisfy the five senses, such as ?International sister and friendship cities video tours ?World food experiences using food trucks ?Traditional games and craft experiences from various countries ?Traditional costume experiences ?World traditional performances ?Flea market ?Photo zones & promotional zones, allowing citizens to experience world cultures.

The second part of the event (18:30~21:00) will feature videos and live performances from international sister and friendship cities including Shenzhen and Xiamen in China, Valpara?so in Chile, Taichung in Taiwan, Quang Nam Province in Vietnam, Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines, and Cilegon in Indonesia. Additionally, domestic professional performers such as Mureu, Ilbro, Big Men Singers, and Lucid will be invited to provide exciting music and various performances for a refreshing autumn night.

Before the main performance, there will be a signed ball giveaway performance by the Jeonnam Dragons team, along with a generous prize event sponsored by POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks and POSCO Plantec, offering prizes such as TVs, bicycles, and kitchenware, promising greater enjoyment and happiness for citizens.

Mayor Jeong In-hwa of Gwangyang said, “I hope this event will not only promote friendly exchanges between international sister and friendship cities but also allow citizens to create joyful memories through diverse world culture experiences,” adding, “Please come with your family and have a pleasant and happy time.”

Gwangyang currently has sister and friendship city relationships with 17 cities worldwide and actively exchanges in various fields such as economy, culture and arts, education, and tourism.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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