Gwonseon District Multicultural Families Visit Hwaseong Haenggung Palace

Gwonseon District (District Chief Kim Jeong-su) announced on the 26th that it conducted a "Discover Our City Suwon, Cultural Heritage Exploration" project on the 23rd as the second initiative of the "Diverse Culture Family Communication Community," allowing female marriage migrants to learn about the culture and history of the region.

Participants boarded the Hwaseong Train departing from Yeonmudae, listening to guide explanations while passing through Hwahongmun Gate, Jangan Gate, Jangan Park, and Hwaseo Gate before arriving at Paldal Mountain. In front of Shinpungnu Pavilion, they watched a performance of Muye 24-gi, the martial art practiced by elite Joseon soldiers of the Jangyong-yeong External Camp that was stationed at Hwaseong, and experienced intangible cultural heritage of high artistic and athletic value. With cultural tourism guides, they toured Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, built inside Hwaseong fortress established by King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of Joseon, providing an opportunity to understand, appreciate, and experience Suwon Hwaseong.

The event was even more enjoyable as the children of the female marriage migrants also attended together. With members of the Gwonseon District Women's Volunteer Association serving as one-day guides for matched families, it was a precious time to experience culture and communicate together.

Kang Yang-rye, chairwoman of the volunteer association who participated in the event, said, "I also participated in the last event, but with each successive gathering, the recognition of multicultural families is changing," and added, "I hope there will be more opportunities like this so that foreigners and local residents can integrate together."