Families from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds gathered to share neighborly bonds and strengthen community unity during a meaningful event.
Despite differences in nationality and culture, multicultural families and local residents came together, reflecting on the importance of respecting cultural diversity within the community.
On October 24, Jindo County held the 'Multicultural Family Unity Festival' at the Jindo County Gymnasium, as announced on October 26.
Organized by the Jindo County Family Center, the event aimed to enhance community understanding of multicultural families and foster an inclusive environment where different cultures coexist.
A standout performance was the 'Healing Family Nanta' show, featuring multicultural family parents and children on stage.
The Nanta performance, where families synchronized their movements, became a platform for communication through music, transcending generational and linguistic barriers.
The parade of national flags, showcasing traditional costumes from various countries, added significance to the event.
Participants introduced diverse cultures through traditional attire and flags, taking time to understand cultural differences with local residents.
Notably, this festival was not solely for multicultural families; it served as a venue for local residents to engage and learn about each other's cultures.
Awards were presented to individuals who contributed to community harmony and neighborly relations.
Jindo County recognizes that for multicultural families to settle stably within the community, support for language and lifestyle adaptation, as well as understanding and interaction from residents, is crucial.
Currently, there are 430 multicultural families, totaling approximately 1,360 individuals, residing in Jindo County.
This highlights the ongoing need for community-level support for the stable settlement, child-rearing, education, and family relationship assistance for multicultural families.
Jindo County is implementing various initiatives through the Jindo County Family Center, including Korean language education, translation support, mother tongue experience programs, and support for visiting the hometowns of marriage immigrants.
Korean language education and translation support aim to assist marriage immigrants in adapting to daily life and the community, while the mother tongue experience program helps children understand their parents' languages and cultures.
The support for visiting the hometowns of marriage immigrants is also designed to maintain family bonds and facilitate stable settlement.
Expanding opportunities for local residents to understand and interact with each other's cultures is seen as a key task to reduce social isolation among multicultural families and enhance community cohesion.
Lee Jae-gak, the Mayor of Jindo County, expressed hope that the festival would serve as an opportunity to understand and respect different cultures, stating, "We will continue to support multicultural families in settling stably within the community without discrimination, creating a warm Jindo where all residents can live together."
The event concluded with multicultural families and local residents enjoying performances together and sharing a sense of belonging as members of the community.
Meanwhile, Jindo County currently hosts 430 multicultural families, approximately 1,360 individuals, and is promoting various initiatives through the Jindo County Family Center to support the stable settlement and family relationship enhancement of multicultural families.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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