Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education draws positive response for ‘Learning and Play Fair Connecting Villages’ in western Busan

[Financial News] The Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education (Superintendent Kim Seok-jun) said on the 10th that it had held the ‘Learning and Play Fair Connecting Villages’ on the 7th around Hadan Retention Basin Community Plaza in Saha-gu, with around 400 participants, including children, teenagers, parents and local residents from western Busan.
The event was organized to share the results of operating village education hubs in western Busan and strengthen exchanges and cooperation among local educational communities. The Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education hosted it, and the Western Busan Village Education Community organized it.
At the ‘Children’s Economic Market,’ which opened at 1 p.m., students experienced economic activity by buying and selling items they had made themselves and other goods they had prepared. The 20 village education activity booths also offered a variety of hands-on programs, providing participants with opportunities to learn and have fun.
The opening ceremony followed at 3 p.m., featuring a range of stage performances, including young traditional Korean singers, nanta drumming, magic and Yunsan Brenman.
The event concluded with a communal folk celebration where participants joined in, accompanied by a performance from Pusan National University’s traditional percussion troupe.
Busan Superintendent of Education Kim Seok-jun said, “This is a meaningful occasion to share with local residents the learning and activities that have continued at village education hubs,” adding, “We will continue to support schools and villages in working together around these hubs, and help students gain opportunities for diverse learning and growth in their communities.”


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