Festive Celebration of World Citizens' Day Without Borders

Suwon City will host the first Multicultural Family Festival from the 18th to the 25th at the outdoor concert venue in Ingyedong, the second floor of Suwon Station's main hall, and the Foreign Residents' Welfare Center.

On the 18th at 10 a.m., the city will hold a commemorative ceremony at the outdoor concert venue to celebrate World Citizens' Day, and will present commendations to foreigners who have contributed to the settlement support of resident foreigners and organizations, as well as to winners of the Multicultural Family contest, and will commission multicultural goodwill envoys.

In the afternoon, performances including foreign residents' OX quiz, Mongolian traditional instrument performances, Mongolian wrestling competition, and world cultural performances are scheduled to take place.

Additionally, events such as Korean rice cakes, traditional costumes and games, and stamp-making activities will be held, along with various programs including introducing one's own country's culture, experiencing multicultural beverages, and foreign residents' art exhibitions.

Free medical check-ups and consultations as well as free hair and beauty salon services will be provided.

From the 19th to the 25th, the second floor of Suwon Station's main hall will display materials introducing countries from around the world and exhibit award-winning works of essay writing, slogans, and posters submitted by elementary, middle, and high school students in the city. On the 21st at 7 p.m., a Korean life experience presentation contest will be held at the Foreign Residents' Welfare Center.

A sports competition for international students is scheduled for the 24th at Ajou University's athletic field, and on the 25th, the Youngtong-gu Office will hold the Youngtong Happiness Sharing Festival, operating foreign residents' talent shows, markets for foreign workers, and traditional food markets.

Inquiries: Suwon City Economy and Trade Bureau, International Trade Division 031-228-2102