Jungnang-gu Hosts 'Happy Culture Concert with Animals'

Held on the 16th at Yongma Waterfall Park Circular Plaza in Jungnang-gu... A joyful cultural festival for pet owners, non-pet owners, and pets to enjoy together

Jungnang-gu (District Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) has prepared a festival ground this year for the first time where pet owners, non-pet owners, and pets can all enjoy together.

The district will hold the "2023 Jungnang Donghaeng (Happy with Animals) Cultural Concert" on September 16th from 3 PM to 7 PM at the circular plaza of Yongma Waterfall Park in Jungnang-gu.

The festival is divided into two parts: Part 1 (3 PM to 6 PM) and Part 2 (6 PM to 7 PM), featuring various programs such as experiences, exhibitions, and performances that allow pets and their owners to connect.

First, in Part 1, a variety of experience booths will be prepared. Participants can enjoy diverse programs such as ▲Pet Health and Behavior Counseling Center ▲Pet Tarot ▲Abandoned Animal Adoption Counseling Center ▲Caricature ▲Cooking Class (Making Handmade Snacks) ▲Upcycling Flea Market ▲Photo Studio, creating happy memories with their pets.

Also, you can see the exhibition of works submitted to the "Donghaeng Pet Photo Contest" held last August. Many photo works capturing the happy daily lives of Jungnang-gu residents and their pets will be on display. On the day of the event, the photo contest award ceremony will also be held.

In Part 2, an orchestra music performance will be presented. Under the direction of Joo Chan-yong, the 40-member Dolce Philharmonic Orchestra will perform movie theme songs and classical music themed around "animals." You can enjoy a variety of famous pieces including OSTs from The Lion King, Aladdin, Cats, and Pirates of the Caribbean. To enjoy the performance with pets, about 400 seats including personal mat seats, bean bags, and general seats will be provided in various arrangements.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, "As the pet population increases and interest in animal welfare grows, this event was planned to establish a mature pet culture in daily life. We ask for your great interest in the '2023 Jungnang Donghaeng Cultural Concert,' the first of its kind in Jungnang, and we will continue to make efforts to promote various animal welfare projects that many residents can enjoy together."

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