Songpa-gu to Host Disability Day Festival "Let's Laugh Together" on April 20

A Participatory Event Combining Performances, Activities, and Exchange
Fostering Empathy Beyond Disability Awareness

In celebration of the 46th National Day of Persons with Disabilities, Songpa-gu, Seoul will hold the "2026 Songpa-gu Disability Festival – Let's Laugh Together" at the district office's main auditorium on April 20.

Scene from the disability festival held last year. Provided by Songpa-gu.

This event is organized and hosted by the Songpa Inseong Disabled Welfare Center, with sponsorship from Songpa-gu. About 350 participants, including people with disabilities, their families, and representatives from 22 local welfare institutions and organizations for the disabled, are expected to attend. The festival is designed as a participatory event focused on empathy and exchange, going beyond simply raising awareness of disabilities. The program will begin at 2:00 PM with a vocal and instrumental performance by the disabled performance group "Beautiful Mind," followed by a commemorative ceremony, a celebratory performance, and hands-on activities.

During the first part, 12 individuals who have contributed to the advancement of welfare for the disabled will be presented with commendations. There will also be a "Purple Wave Performance," in which participants wave towels inscribed with the phrase "Everyday Life for All, Naturally Accessible."

The second part will feature a celebratory performance, including a traditional Korean music performance by the Gwanhyeonmaengin Traditional Arts Group, a Korean dance rendition of "Byeoljubu-jeon" by the joint disabled and non-disabled performance group "Bitsori Friends," a magic comedy show by magician Tiger Woozbek, and a stage by trot singer Na Dokyung.

At the event venue, participatory programs will be offered, such as a disability awareness challenge, calligraphy experience and exhibition, foot-and-mouth painting demonstrations and exhibitions, and a photo zone. Cookies, chocolates, and air fresheners produced at vocational rehabilitation facilities for persons with disabilities, including Songpa With Us, will also be showcased.

A district official stated, "We hope this will be an opportunity for everyone to better understand each other so that everyday life can be naturally enjoyed by all," and added, "We will ensure that people with and without disabilities have a chance to mingle comfortably together."

Poster. Provided by Songpa District.

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