Gwangjin-gu Pet Festival Held

‘2023 Gwangjin Banham Festival’ Opens

On the 20th, a large-scale festival for companion families held at the west playground of the Children’s Hall

Seol Chaehyun’s counseling talk show and ‘Dog Sports Competition’ captivate attention

Escape room games, Gang-eol-jwi Olympics, and other unique fun activities receive great response... runs until the 21st

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyungho) held the companion animal festival ‘2023 Banham Festival’ on the 20th at the west playground of the Children’s Hall.

The ‘Banham Festival’ means a festival with companion animals. The district office and Konkuk University Campus Town Project Group co-hosted the event, the Konkuk University College of Veterinary Medicine organized it, and the Korea Kennel Club sponsored it, offering diverse enjoyment for companion families.

On the opening day, the 20th, famous animal trainer Seol Chaehyun held a counseling talk show and a companion dog sports event called the ‘Dog Sports Competition,’ raising the atmosphere to a high level.

On this day, Mayor Kim Kyungho and city and district council members attended together. Mayor Kim said, “This year, even newer and richer enjoyment is prepared, so I hope everyone spends happy times with their companion animals,” and added, “We will do our best to create a mature companion animal culture that everyone loves.”

Following this, veterinarian Seol Chaehyun’s ‘Animal Happiness Counseling Center’ was held. It attracted attention by explaining behavioral problems of companion dogs that are difficult for owners to solve alone, their causes, and coping methods. During the Q&A session, it received enthusiastic responses by thoroughly addressing the usual questions and concerns felt by companion animal owners.

The following ‘Dog Sports Competition’ was also full of energy. Participants had an exciting time exercising actively with their companion dogs through obstacle courses and running races. Cheers spread here and there at the adorable appearances of the puppies. Companion dogs and owners who showed the best skills were honored with awards.

In addition, various experience booths attracted attention. ▲Escape room games ▲Memory photo decorating ▲Shell game ▲Meongmeong Flea Market ▲Dengdeng ID card issuance ▲Rope toy making, and other unique enjoyments unfolded one after another.

On one side of the venue, a ‘Companion Dog Playground’ was created where dogs could run and play freely. In front of the playground, free grooming and behavioral counseling were available, and the ‘Gang-eol-jwi Olympics,’ where simple play activities could be tried, was prepared. This year, not only companion dogs but also stories about other animals such as stray cats were covered, receiving favorable reviews.

Seol Chaehyun Veterinarian Happiness Counseling Talk Show

Participants shared their impressions: “It was so joyful and happy to see the dogs running around excitedly,” “It was great that experience events for cat owners were also prepared this year,” and “Spending special time together deepened my affection for my companion dog.”

The ‘Banham Festival’ runs until 5 p.m. on the 21st. On the 21st, events such as ‘The Rose of Sharon Has Bloomed’ with companion dogs, obstacle course ‘Canicross,’ and ‘Cook Bang,’ where participants make nutritious snacks with experts, are prepared.

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