On June 28, Busan Nam-gu successfully held the 'Multicultural Family Nam-gu Tour' event, part of the support project for married immigrant women's activities, organized by the Nam-gu Women's Organization Council (Chairperson Nam Mi-hyang). This event was a meaningful opportunity for multicultural families to directly experience Nam-gu's history, culture, and nature, helping them adapt to the local community.
A total of 47 people participated in the tour, including 11 families (32 married immigrant women and their children) and 15 members of the Nam-gu Women's Organization Council, exploring major tourist attractions in Nam-gu. Participants enjoyed the charm of Nam-gu by experiencing various courses, starting from Uam-dong Somak Village, then Oryukdo Skywalk, and finally boarding a yacht at Diamond Bay.
In particular, Uam-dong Somak Village was one of the highlights of this tour. The Somak Village houses, with a history of about 100 years, were designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 715 on May 8, 2018, and are also listed on the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list, making them of great historical value. Somak Village has a unique history, having been converted from facilities that housed cattle during the Japanese colonial period into residential homes. After the Korean War, it also became a haven for refugees, and is evaluated as a space that embraces both the pain and hope of Busan's modern and contemporary history. Participants were able to glimpse Nam-gu's past and feel the breath of history through the traces of the villagers' lives.
Next, the Oryukdo Skywalk offered a magnificent view of the blue sea and strangely shaped rocks in clear weather. The waves unfolding beneath the transparent glass floor provided participants with a thrilling and unforgettable experience. Oryukdo is a place name referring to five or six rock islands separated from the land due to waves and erosion. It is called Oryukdo because the number of islands appears differently depending on the viewing position and the tide. Participants fully experienced the beautiful natural scenery of Nam-gu at this place, which is considered a symbol and scenic spot of Busan.
The final course was the Diamond Bay yacht boarding. The yacht tour, where participants could enjoy the beautiful night view of Busan Port with Gwangan Bridge in the background, provided an exotic and romantic atmosphere. The yacht experience, which is not usually easily accessible, gave multicultural families special memories, and the view of Nam-gu from the sea brought another kind of deep emotion.
Multicultural families who participated in this event shared positive feedback such as "It was such a precious memory to have a special experience that I normally wouldn't," "Thank you for arranging such a good program for multicultural families," and "It was a really fun day." This shows that this tour contributed not only to simple sightseeing but also to fostering emotional bonds and a sense of belonging to the local community for multicultural families.
Nam-gu Mayor Oh Eun-taek stated, "I hope that multicultural families, including married immigrant women, had a healing time away from their ordinary daily lives," and "I hope that multicultural families, as important members of the local community, understand the history and culture of Nam-gu and adapt and settle well into our society." Nam-gu plans to continue to discover and support various programs for the stable settlement and social participation of multicultural families. These efforts are expected to greatly help multicultural families become more active members of the local community and promote mutual cultural understanding.
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