Changwon Special City to Launch the 20th Cultural Diversity Festival MAMF with a Grand Opening on the 24th

Partial Road Closures on Jungang-daero During Festival
Drivers Encouraged to Use Detour Routes

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam Province will host the 20th Cultural Diversity Festival MAMF from October 24 to 26, for three days, at Yongji Culture Park, Pojeongsa Park, Seongsan Art Hall, and throughout Jungang-daero.

MAMF is the largest cultural diversity festival in Korea held with migrants, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The slogans "All Together More Together" and "Da Hamkke Seumulseumul Deo Hamkke Seumulseumul" carry the message of reflecting on the time our society has spent walking together with cultural diversity, and dreaming of a future of coexistence, inclusion, and sustainability.

This year's festival will feature a variety of performances, including a Mongolian wrestling competition reenacting the traditional Mongolian festival "Naadam" as the guest country, a special cultural performance by the Mongolian Morin Khuur Orchestra and the Korea National University of Arts, an opening celebration performance, the Korean Migrant Song Festival, and a world music concert.

In addition, highlights such as the "Cultural Diversity Parade," as well as cultural experience programs organized by 15 expatriate communities from 21 countries, world folk games, and food truck operations will offer visitors a rich and exciting array of attractions to enjoy together.

Jang Geumyong, acting mayor of Changwon Special City, said, "For a safe and enjoyable event, we kindly ask for citizens' warm consideration and cooperation regarding traffic control," adding, "MAMF is a valuable opportunity to enjoy diverse cultures and understand one another. I hope it will be a special time for everyone to come together, sharing the values of harmony and coexistence."

Meanwhile, Changwon City announced that, for the safety of visitors, vehicle access will be restricted on certain sections of Changwon Jungang-daero during the festival period, and asked for drivers' understanding and cooperation, encouraging the use of detour routes.

Detailed event schedules and traffic information can be found on the Changwon Special City website and the MAMF website.

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