2023 UN Weeks in Busan (October 24-November 11, 2023)
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- 2023-10-24 (Tue) ~ 2023-11-11 (Sat)
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‘UN Weeks in Busan’, from UN Day (Oct. 24) to the Turn Toward Busan event (Nov. 11), is a commemorative 3-week long ceremony in acknowledgement of the war veterans who fought for freedom during the Korean War, and for those fallen heroes whose sacrifices were devoted to peace. UN Weeks in Busan have been taking place annually since 2019.
Website: https://unweeksinbusan.or.kr (Korean)
Hosted by: Busan Metropolitan City
Organized by: Busan Global City Foundation, Nam-gu Office, Busan Regional Office of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, UN Memorial Cemetery
Major events of 2023 UN Weeks in Busan
○ The 78th UN Day Ceremony: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 11:00-12:00, UN Memorial Cemetery
○ Peace Lighting: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, lighting of major landmarks in Busan, including Gwangandaegyo Bridge, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge and more
○ UN Peace Film Festival: November 10-11, 2023, Busan Cinema Center
○ World Peace Walkathon: Aug. 13-Nov. 11, 2023, UN Memorial Cemetery and more
○ World Peace Forum 2023: Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 13:00-17:00, The Westin Josun Hotel Busan
○ Outdoor Mission Activity: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between Oct. 13 and Nov. 12, 2023, UN Memorial Cemetery
○ “Turn Toward Busan” Memorial Ceremony: Saturday, November 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m., UN Memorial Cemetery (Silent tribute for one minute)
