BUCHEON ORGANIZES TOUR FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OF THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF KOREA

BUCHEON ORGANIZES TOUR FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OF THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF KOREA

The group poses for this posterity shot after the Luncheon

May 25, 2011 (Wednesday) Bucheon City – The City Government of Bucheon conducted a Tour for all International Students here the Catholic University of Korea.

infront of the City Hall

Souvenirs from the Philippines

 The said excursion was participated by 35 students coming from the Philippines, China, Colombia, Mexico, Iraq and Japan. It aims to foster friendship and solidarity which the City stands for. Bucheon is a sister city of Valenzuela, one of the major cities in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. 

An aerial view of the Session Hall

The City administrator was also glad to show us a section in the City hall featuring various gifts and memorabilia from the Philippines.

With the City Administrator for International Affairs

with the mascot, Back Kom

 A close up view of Back Kom

After our tour of the Comic Museum, we went straight to the City hall to meet and greet the City Mayor. However, due to his busy schedule, we were welcomed by his Secretary on International Affairs. 

Our sumptuous lunch

Chapji---tastes like Pancit

Before the luncheon, he gave a short lecture about Bucheon. Its achievements for the last years and what it offers to its citizens. As of present it was awarded the recognition of being the best place to live here in Korea as it offers a tranquil way of living away from the hustle and bustle of the Seoul Metropolis. It has a large residential area and the living standard is good according to the administrator.

Flowers outside the City Hall

Before the meeting ended, he handed a small token of appreciation to all of us… a cute and bouncy little polar bear named Back Kom: a character adapted from one of the popular animation shows.

Thank you Bucheon for this wonderful treat.