Gyeonggi-do to Host Pet Festival on July 3-4... Trainer Kang Hyeong-uk and Others to Attend

Poster for 'Another Family, 2023 Gyeonggi-do PETSTA' held on June 3rd and 4th at the old Gyeonggi Provincial Government building

Gyeonggi Province will hold 'Another Family, 2023 Gyeonggi-do PETSTA' at the old Gyeonggi Provincial Government Paldal Building for two days from June 3 to 4 to promote a healthy companion animal culture. This event is designed as a festival where both pet owners and non-pet owners can enjoy together and connect with neglected abandoned animals.

On the first day of the event, June 3, trainer Kang Hyeong-wook will give a lecture on the theme 'A World Where Pet Owners and Non-Pet Owners Live Together.' This will be followed by a Q&A session to address attendees' questions.

In particular, the event will also feature an awards ceremony for the naming contest of the largest companion animal complex cultural space in Korea, scheduled to open in Yeoju in July, adding more significance to the festival.

Gyeonggi Province will announce the final winning entry on June 3 by combining the results of a public vote held from May 23 to 29 and expert judges' scores.

On the second day, June 4, a program titled 'Pet Owners Abnormal Summit' will be held, hosted by broadcaster Park Soo-hong, where Park Seong-gwang and foreigners freely discuss companion animal cultures from around the world.

The main ongoing programs include ▲ abandoned dog adoption counseling and promotion ▲ meetings with adopted animals ▲ pet etiquette campaign ▲ certification campaign for dog and cat lovers ▲ abandoned dog photo exhibition ▲ Dalryeogalgae (dog running competition) ▲ companion animal family photo studio ▲ companion animal health check-ups and grooming experiences.

An official from the province stated, "This event is held at a time when the number of companion animal households is increasing, and unfortunate social issues such as animal abuse, abandonment, and relinquishment are occurring. We hope it will help change perceptions about companion animals." They added, "We especially expect this event to contribute to revitalizing the commercial district around the old Gyeonggi Provincial Government building."

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