Pohang City Hosts the 24th Seonyeo Cultural Festival... Growing Together Through Gender Equality!

Commemorating Gender Equality Week: A Venue for Awareness Improvement and Harmony

Over 1,000 Attendees at the Region's Largest Women's Cultural Festival

The 24th Seo-nyeo Cultural Festival, the largest cultural festival for women in Pohang, was held on the 1st at the Pohang Culture and Arts Center auditorium with the attendance of over 1,000 citizens.

More than 1,000 people attended the region's largest women's cultural festival, the 24th Seonyeo Cultural Festival, where guests pledged to practice gender equality through a performance.

This event was organized to commemorate the 2023 Gender Equality Week (September 1?7) under the theme "An Equal Society, Growing Together Pohang," aiming to improve awareness of gender equality in daily life that citizens should practice together.

On this day, a harmonious gathering was held to pledge the practice of gender equality in everyday life across various areas to create a balanced society, including ▲ Cha Inhoe traditional tea tasting ▲ promotion of women-friendly city ▲ promotion of women’s job opportunities by the Saeil Center ▲ prevention of illegal filming and stalking crimes ▲ visiting health services ▲ women’s film special exhibition ▲ gender equality organizational culture activities.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok said, “The realization of gender equality is achieved through the harmonious development of men and women, so we will promote various policies to create an environment where work and family coexist to encourage active social participation of women. I hope local women will unite their precious intentions for Pohang’s leap as a gender-equal and women-friendly city.”

Kim Seong-ye, chairperson of the Pohang Women’s Association, which organized the event, said, “This year’s Seo-nyeo Cultural Festival was prepared with a focus on contemplating the future of Pohang women moving forward and spreading a culture of gender equality. We will strive harder to create a culture of gender equality where both men and women respect and care for each other and to expand women’s social participation.”

The Seo-nyeo Cultural Festival, held annually during Gender Equality Week, has continued its tradition for 24 years since 1998. It is held with the meaning of spreading a culture of gender equality in all areas of politics, economy, society, and culture centered on gender equality realization and Pohang women.

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