Wonju City to Hold "Wonju City Dream Fulfillment Festival" at Wonju Cultural Center on October 11

A Festival for Dreaming Children
Returning with Even Greater Inspiration and Excitement

Wonju City in Gangwon Province announced on September 22 that it will hold the "3rd Wonju City Dream Fulfillment Festival" on October 11 at the Wonju Cultural Center area.

Wonju City will hold the "3rd Wonju City Dream Fulfillment Festival" on October 11 at the Wonju Cultural Center area. The photo shows the scene from last year's "Wonju City Dream Fulfillment Festival." Provided by Wonju City

This event is a citizen-participation festival linked to Wonju City's flagship educational policy, the "Dream Fulfillment Voucher." Elementary school students will have the opportunity to showcase their artistic and physical education skills on stage, while families can enjoy the festivities together and share moments of growth.

Following the strong response from over 4,500 participants at the previous two events, this year's festival has been further enhanced to improve the quality of the programs and the satisfaction of visitors, reflecting citizen feedback.

For the indoor and outdoor performances, more than 20 affiliated academies will participate in stage performances. In addition, new content has been added to attract children's interest and participation, including a K-POP random play dance and a special performance by a bubble artist.

The experience booths have also been significantly expanded. In collaboration with Kyungdong University, Halla University, and the Wonju Future Industry Promotion Agency, a variety of unique career and hands-on experience programs will be offered, featuring virtual reality (VR), robotics, drones, AI, and the metaverse.

Additionally, food booths and rest areas, which were the most requested features by citizens at the previous event, will be provided this year.

For the first time, a "local festival site shuttle bus" will be operated to help alleviate traffic congestion on the day of the event.

Following the passage of the "Wonju City Local Festival Site Shuttle Bus Operation Ordinance" in September, the Youth Plaza parking lot will be designated as a temporary parking area for this event, and shuttle buses will run in a loop between the parking lot and the Wonju Cultural Center venue.

'The 3rd Wonju City Dream Fulfillment Festival' poster. Provided by Wonju City

It is expected that the recurring parking shortages at each event will be somewhat alleviated by the shuttle buses, which will operate at intervals of approximately 15 to 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Volunteers, safety personnel, and emergency rescue teams will be stationed throughout the festival site to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for all participants.

Photo zones, information desks, and waiting areas will also be set up throughout the venue so that children can fully showcase their talents and create lasting memories.

Meanwhile, a drawing contest will be held on the morning of the festival day as part of the Dream Fulfillment Festival. Interested elementary school students can apply by scanning the QR code provided in the announcement posted on the city's website and other platforms.

Won Kangsu, Mayor of Wonju, stated, "This Dream Fulfillment Festival goes beyond a simple hands-on experience event. It will serve as a platform to expand children's dreams and potential as a shared asset of the entire community. We will continue to pursue various initiatives to create a better educational environment together with our citizens."

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