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Seoul plans to provide financial support for cultural events hosted by foreign communities here, the city government said Thursday.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, a maximum of 6 million won ($5,200) will be given to foreign communities organizing cultural events, such as food, sports and music festivals, in an aim to actively promote opportunities for both locals and foreign residents to experience and enjoy diverse cultures.
“It will be a good opportunity to introduce a variety of cultural backgrounds and help Seoul to become a global city,” said Seo Moon-su, a Seoul City official responsible for the program.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, a maximum of 6 million won ($5,200) will be given to foreign communities organizing cultural events, such as food, sports and music festivals, in an aim to actively promote opportunities for both locals and foreign residents to experience and enjoy diverse cultures.
“It will be a good opportunity to introduce a variety of cultural backgrounds and help Seoul to become a global city,” said Seo Moon-su, a Seoul City official responsible for the program.
Last year, Seoul City injected 105 million won in sponsoring 21 cultural festivals, including the Russian Rose Festival, Irish St. Patrick’s Day and Vietnamese Culture Day.
Foreign community groups or private organizations wishing to receive city funding can apply at global.seoul.go.kr. Applications will be open from Wednesday to Feb. 17. Successful candidates will be announced in early March.
By Kim Da-sol (ddd@heraldcorp.com)
Foreign community groups or private organizations wishing to receive city funding can apply at global.seoul.go.kr. Applications will be open from Wednesday to Feb. 17. Successful candidates will be announced in early March.
By Kim Da-sol (ddd@heraldcorp.com)
