A world tour without leaving Changwon: MAMF welcomes Uzbekistan

What would a world trip without an airport look like? For a weekend in Changwon, dance, music and food play the role of passports.

The 21st MAMF runs Oct. 23–25 in Changwon. Its published program includes an Uzbekistan national arts troupe, a migrant singing contest, a world music festival, a multicultural parade, activity booths and global street food. Venues include not just Yongji Park but Seongsan Arts Center and nearby roads.

The festival is not merely one international booth at a local fair. It puts migrants living in Korea and local residents at the center of the same public event, making 'cultural diversity' something to see and taste.

The festival's slogan evokes crossing boundaries and 'another world' in its 21st edition. It celebrates not only cultures from abroad but also people from many backgrounds who already share everyday life in one city.

Korea's culture ministry and tourism agency list the dates as Oct. 23–25, the venues as Yongji Park, Seongsan Arts Center and nearby roads, admission as free and Uzbekistan as featured nation. Food stalls list prices separately, so free festival entry is not the same as free meals.

Activities continue into Oct. 25, but exact gathering points, street restrictions and individual performance times were not all verified here. Visitors should check the organizer's latest timetable and road notices.