Hwaseong City Holds World Culture Festival with 3,000 Participants... Residents from 17 Countries Join 'March of Unity'

Hwaseong Brings Together Over 3,000 Korean and Foreign Residents
Parade of 17 Countries, Multicultural Choir, and Singing Contest
Diverse Programs Including Culture Experience Zones for Seven Countries
Embracing the Values of an Inclusive Multicultural Society Beyond Nationality and Ethnicity

In Hwaseong Special City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Jeong Myoung-geun), a World Culture Festival was held with the participation of around 3,000 Korean and foreign residents.

On the 13th, an African traditional performance troupe held a congratulatory performance at the 2026 Hwaseong Special City World Culture Festival held at Dowon Sports Park in Hyangnam. Provided by Hwaseong City

According to the Hwaseong city government on the 14th, the "2026 Hwaseong Special City World Culture Festival" was held to commemorate the 19th World Day for Cultural Diversity at Hyangnam Dowon Sports Park on the 13th. The event aimed to foster a local community that understands each other's cultures and respects diversity, transcending nationality, ethnicity, and generations.

The festival began with an African traditional performance and a country entrance parade featuring residents from 17 countries. Participants dressed in their traditional costumes showcased their national cultures, and everyone sang "Beautiful Country" together to emphasize unity.

The first part of the ceremony featured commendations for individuals who have contributed to the development of a multicultural society and a celebratory performance by a multicultural choir. In the second part, ten teams of foreign residents participated in a singing contest, delivering lively song and dance performances on stage.

The event venue also included experience zones where visitors could experience the traditional cultures of seven countries, a world food zone, and a promotional zone. Citizens had the opportunity to directly experience each country's cuisine and everyday culture, helping them to understand and interact with differences in cultural backgrounds.

On the 13th, residents of Vietnam participated in the national entry parade, waving their national flag at the 2026 Hwaseong Special City World Culture Festival. Provided by Hwaseong City

Lee Hee-jung, Director of Gender Equality and Family Affairs for Hwaseong City, said, "This was an occasion for Korean and foreign residents to understand each other's cultures and to blend naturally as neighbors in the local community." She added, "We will further expand opportunities for cultural exchange so that residents from diverse cultural backgrounds can enhance their sense of belonging and social connection as community members."

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