Namyangju City Hosts 'Glocal Festival' Bridging Korea and Mongolia

[Suwon Ilbo=Um In-yong Reporter] Namyangju City will hold the ‘Glocal Festival–Korea and Mongolia Cultural Exchange Festival’ at the Mongolian Cultural Village in Sudong-myeon on the 21st.

The event is planned to enhance mutual understanding through cultural exchange between Korea and Mongolia and provide citizens with an opportunity to experience Mongolian culture.

The event will feature diverse experience booths and performances showcasing the cultures of both nations, including △crafts using traditional patterns △VR content △traditional games.

The experience booths will operate from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., followed by performances beginning at 5 p.m. featuring Tuigye-won Sandae Play and dance crew ‘Winsome,’ Mongolian singers ‘Munkhjin,’ ‘Bilguun,’ and ‘Jason.’

In particular, the performances will be held free of charge for all seats to share early summer memories with citizens, and admission is available at the venue on the day of the performance without separate advance reservation.

Park Sun-young, Head of Culture and Tourism at the city, said, “This festival will serve as an important cultural exchange platform for Namyangju City to advance as a global city,” adding, “We hope it will be a time for all citizens to enjoy and experience the value of cultural diversity.”