Seoul animal festival brings dogs, sports, live music to city parks
Seoul is turning three weekends in October into a celebration of animals, bringing dog walks, canine sports competitions, live music and adoption events to parks across the city in an effort to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. The Seoul Animal Happiness Week runs from Oct. 17-31, with events at Yeouido Hangang Park, World Cup Park’s Peace Plaza and Oil Tank Culture Park in…
The Seoul Animal Happiness Week, running from October 17-31, aims to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare through a series of events in city parks. The opening weekend includes the Animal Happiness Festa at Yeouido Hangang Park, where 500 teams of dogs and their owners will participate in a group walk along the Han River.
Other activities during this period include an adoption event called Pimki Red Carpet and interactive programs showcasing the welfare of various animals. The following weekend, Seoul Petlympics will host canine sports competitions at World Cup Park, catering to both beginners and experienced handlers.
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