The 2013 Global Gathering, hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and Busan Foundation for International Activities (BFIA), will be held on May 25, 2013 at Haeundae APEC Naru Park.

The BFIA is pleased to announce that Booth and Performance Registration has now commenced for the Global Gathering 2013.

Outline
○ Title: Global Gathering 2013
○ Date & Time: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.
○ Venue: Haeundae APEC NARU Park (next to Shinsegae Centumecity)
○ Program:

• World Folk Art Exhibition·World Food Court
• Global Stage: Opening Ceremony, Special Multicultural & Korean Performances
• Global Experience Zone: World Costumes & Folk Games
• Counseling and Event Zone
• Best Booth (Food & Folk Art) Awards
○ Size: 130 booths, 80 exhibitors from all over the world
○ Hosted by: Busan Metropolitan City, Busan Foundation for International Activities (BFIA)

How to Apply
Fill out the application form and send it by fax (051-668-7926), by email to bama03@hanmail.net, mail or visit in person to BFIA office.
Online registration at http://www.bfia.or.kr → Click on ‘Global Gathering/Registration’

○ Application Deadline: ~ Sunday, March 31, 2013
○ Type of Participation: Exhibitor, Stage Performance
○ Participation Fee: Free

For more detailed information about the Global Gathering 2013, please refer to the attached PDF files.

Overview of Global Gathering 2012
○ Date & Time: Saturday, October 20, 2012 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
○ Venue: Haeundae APEC NARU Park
○ Program: world folk arts exhibitions, food court, world cultural performance, events, etc
○ Event Results: - 82 Exhibitors (31 countries), 132 booths
- Over 20,000 visitors

*Government press release (Feb 25)