Hwasun County Successfully Concludes the 2026 Multicultural Homeland Dance Festival

A Stage for Multicultural Harmony

Hwasun County, South Jeolla Province, announced that it successfully hosted the "2026 Multicultural Homeland Dance Festival" on April 19 at the main stage of the Haniumm Sports and Culture Center (Public Stadium), where the "2026 Hwasun Spring Flower Festival" is being held.

This event, organized by the Hwasun County Family Center under the theme "A World United through Dance, Together in Hwasun!", provided an opportunity for marriage immigrants to share their traditional dances and cultures from their home countries, communicate with the local community, and promote the values of cultural diversity and coexistence.

. Scenes from the 2026 Multicultural Homelands Dance Festival.
Photo by Hwasun County

The festival featured a diverse program, including performances, a parade, and a finale stage. Traditional dance performances from countries such as Vietnam, China, the Philippines, and Cambodia were showcased, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience.

In particular, the event began with the play "Soul of Korea (Connecting Hearts)" by a Japanese marriage immigrant, followed by traditional dance performances from various countries, offering a unique and moving experience.

Seo Bongseop, policy chief for family affairs, stated, "It was a meaningful occasion for mutual understanding and communication within a community where diverse cultures coexist," and added, "We will continue to promote a variety of programs together with multicultural families."

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