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Compatriots’ children in South Korea will get letters from Father Frost

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Compatriots’ children in South Korea will get letters from Father Frost


04.12.2017

pixabay.comYoung compatriots living in Busan, South Korea, have started writing letters to Father Frost and preparing for New Year holidays. Traditionally, the New Year Tree Celebration organized by Russian gymnasium and supported by General Consulate of the Russian Federation in Busan will be held in Grand Hotel, Ekaterina Vorobyeva has advised to the Russkiy Mir Foundation.

This year, compatriots attending the holiday will enjoy interactive performance, will get gifts from Father Frost and will have an opportunity to take part in Russian New Year games. Organizers of the New Year Holiday invite children to participate in contests for the best costume, the best drawing and the best handicraft.

New Year holiday in Busan is one of the largest celebrations in South Korea. This is traditionally attended by local Russian Community and guests from neighboring cities. Besides, organizers offer to guests talking to Father Frost.

Young compatriots living in South Korea write e-letters to Father Frost from Great Ustug for the second year and wait for an answer in an envelope from him by New Year.

Traditionally public mass celebrations in Busan carry on a charity function: Russian-speaking children with disabilities and children getting long-term medical treatment in Korea are welcome to visit New Year celebrations for free.

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