Gwangyang Steelworks Launches Ga (家), Na (NA), and Da (多) Puppet Troupes

Support for Multicultural Families' Community Settlement

Puppet Theater Group 'Saekdongnamu' Accumulates Over 9,083 Audience Members

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Heo Seon-sik] POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks (Director Lee Jin-su) held the 3rd launch ceremony of the Ga(家)·Na(NA)·Da(多) Puppet Troupe Project on the 6th at the 4th-floor auditorium of the Gwangyang Family Culture Center.

The event was attended by Jeong In-hwa, Mayor of Gwangyang, Seo Young-bae, Chairman of Gwangyang City Council, Lee Cheol-ho, Deputy Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, Son Kyung-hwa, Director of Gwangyang Family Culture Center, members of the Saekdongnamu Puppet Troupe, and other related officials.

On the 6th, Gwangyang Steelworks held the 3rd inauguration ceremony for the Ga (家)·Na (NA)·Da (多) Puppet Theater Group project at the 4th-floor auditorium of the Gwangyang City Family Culture Center.
Photo by Gwangyang Steelworks

The Ga(家)·Na(NA)·Da(多) Puppet Troupe Project was initiated by Gwangyang Steelworks in 2021 to help multicultural immigrant women residing in the Gwangyang area settle in the community and to promote understanding and positive awareness of diverse cultures in the local society. This year marks its third year.

This project, supported by a designated donation of 30 million KRW from the POSCO 1% Sharing Foundation?funded by 1% of POSCO employees' salaries?is composed of three programs: ▲ “Ga(家),” education for healthy parents and couples, bringing joy; ▲ “Na(NA),” education for planning the future of oneself and family, bringing happiness; and ▲ “Da(多),” the Saekdongnamu puppet troupe training program introducing diverse cultures through puppet performances, bringing satisfaction.

In particular, the Saekdongnamu puppet troupe, composed of women from multicultural families, presents cultural content that can harmonize with the local community, thereby suggesting the direction for multicultural family programs, which adds deeper significance to the project.

The troupe members perform puppet shows that convey understanding and respect by using scripts based on their own real-life experiences and puppets they have handcrafted, fulfilling their role as cultural communicators.

Since 2021, they have performed over 300 shows at local daycare centers, schools, senior centers, and community child centers, reaching a cumulative audience of approximately 9,083 people.

Additionally, in December of last year, they were recognized for their significance by receiving the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award at the “National Family Center Communication Day” hosted by the Korea Healthy Family Promotion Institute under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.

Lee Cheol-ho, Deputy Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, stated, “This project is meaningful in helping the increasing number of multicultural families in Gwangyang settle in the local community,” and added, “Gwangyang Steelworks will continue to provide various support for the healthy lives of multicultural families.”

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