PHOTOS: Unification Culture Festival opens in central Seoul
By Park Jong-hyeokPosted : June 21, 2024, 18:15Updated : June 24, 2024, 08:03
SEOUL, June 21 (AJU PRESS) - The Unification Culture Festival opened at Cheonggye Plaza in Jongno, Seoul, on Friday for a two-day run.
Organized by the Ministry of Unification, the cultural event aims to raise public interest in national unification.
The festival will feature various programs, including performances by North Korean defectors, concerts by indie bands, a water percussion event and magic shows.
An awards ceremony, honoring individuals who have contributed to unification efforts, was held during Friday's opening ceremony.
Minister of Unification Kim Yung-ho (third from left) and other dignitaries push the button during the opening ceremony of the Unification Culture Festival at Cheonggye Plaza, Jongno, Seoul on June 21, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Dancer Choi Shin-ah performs ahead of the opening ceremony of the Unification Culture Festival at Cheonggye Plaza, Jongno, Seoul on June 21, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Attendees color a mural at the Unification Culture Festival at Cheonggye Plaza, Jongno, Seoul on June 21, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
An attendee colors a mural at the Unification Culture Festival at Cheonggye Plaza, Jongno, Seoul on June 21, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
An attendee spins a wheel during the Unification Culture Festival at Cheonggye Plaza, Jongno-gu, Seoul on June 21, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho speaks during the Unification Culture Festival at Cheonggye Plaza, Jongno, Seoul on June 21, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok