Seoul offers cash to foreign cultural events

Russia’s “Million Roses,” event at Gwanghwamun square on Oct. 23, 2016. / Courtesy of Seoul Global Center

By Lee Han-soo

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is offering money to support foreign communities’ cultural events.

The city wants to promote the communities in Seoul and give local residents and foreign visitors a taste of diverse cultures. Up to 6 million won ($5,200) is available for each event.

Last year, Seoul spent over 105 million won supporting 21 foreign cultural events such as Russia’s “Million Roses,” Ireland’s “St. Patrick’s Day,” Mongolia’s “Children’s Naadam Festival,” Thailand’s “Loi Krathong in Seoul” and Vietnam’s “Vietnam culture day.”

Application forms can be downloaded at the city’s homepage or the Seoul Global Center homepage and can be submitted to happygoods@seoul.go.kr between Feb. 8 and Feb. 17.

The events will be graded for content, performance ability and effectiveness. The results will be announced early next month.