Busan Global Gathering 2023

The 18th Busan Global Gathering 2023, the largest multicultural festival in the city center, is a global cultural event that communicates, exchanges, and harmonizes with people around the world while experiencing cultures around the world. It will be hosted by the Busan Metropolitan Government and the Ministry of Justice, organized by the Busan International Exchange Foundation, the Busan Immigration and Foreign Affairs Agency, and the Cultural Welfare Sympathy.
82 organizations from 32 countries, including foreign missions in Korea, including embassies, consulates, and cultural centers, will participate to introduce cultures and performances from each country and have time for global citizens to communicate and harmonize with each other. The opening ceremony will begin at 1 p.m., and you can experience world culture such as exhibitions of traditional crafts from around the world, including the Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, and food and recreation experiences. In addition, various programs will be held, including performances by foreign residents and a film screening of world citizens’ stories in movies.

Overview

• Date: 20th of May, 2023
• Venue: 부산광역시 해운대구 수영강변대로 120 영화의전당  (Haeundae-gu, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero 120, Busan Cinema Center)
• Programs:
  Opening ceremony
  World Culture Experience (Booth & Performance)
  World Folk Culture Hanmadang Eolsi
  Promotion of attracting 2030 Busan World Expo
  [On-site event] World costume contest
  Squid game
  Prize draw