‘We Are All Pocheon Citizens’... Global Festival for World Citizens Day Held

'2024 Pocheon World Citizens Day Global Festival' poster.

Gyeonggi Pocheon City (Mayor Baek Young-hyun) announced on the 24th that it will hold the "2024 Pocheon World Citizens' Day Global Festival" at the Pocheon City Sports Complex on the 29th.

The Pocheon World Citizens' Day Global Festival is organized as a festival where both domestic and foreign residents can come together, aiming to create a mature multicultural city.

The event will proceed in the order of a World Parade and pre-ceremony performances, followed by a commemorative ceremony, a cheerful sports day, traditional world performances, talent shows, and celebratory performances. Additionally, more than 40 experience booths will be operated where participants can enjoy traditional Korean games and traditional foods and cultures from around the world, allowing both domestic and foreign residents to enjoy together.

Along with this, related organizations will participate by operating promotional booths providing health and safety, human rights counseling, employment counseling, child protection, and fire safety education, offering various information for foreign residents.

Furthermore, to ensure smooth festival operations, the Pocheon Model Drivers Association, Pocheon Volunteer Crime Prevention Unit, and foreign resident volunteer groups will provide support.

Mayor Baek Young-hyun of Pocheon said, "Foreign immigrants are precious family members of Pocheon and partners for regional economic development," adding, "We have prepared the World Citizens' Day Global Festival for all Pocheon citizens. We hope everyone spends a valuable time sharing affection and promoting harmony."

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