Following World Cat Day on August 8, Korea celebrates its own Cat Day on September 9. To mark this occasion, the city of Suwon is hosting a special event called the Suwon Cat Day Celebration.
Promoting Harmony with Animals
Suwon City aims to establish itself as a "City of Coexistence" and an "Animal-Friendly City," in line with its status as a Suwon Special Municipality. The event seeks to dispel misconceptions about cats and explore ways for humans and cats to live together healthily and happily.
Event Details
The celebration will take place on Thursday, September 9, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Suwon Cheongnuri (68-1 Haenggung-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon).
Program Highlights
- Lecture: Healthy Cats, Happy Owners
- Understanding the unique characteristics of cats.
- Managing feline health at different life stages.
- Interactive Q&A for cat owners to address their concerns.
- Photo Event: Capturing Life with Cats
- Participants can submit vibrant, dynamic photos of their pet cats or stray cats.
- Submission period: August 23 (Monday), 9:00 AM – September 1 (Wednesday), midnight (10 days).
- The 35 selected entries will be exhibited from September 9–10 at the venue.
Special Features
- A video message from Suwon Mayor Yeom Tae-young will open the event with a celebratory greeting.
- Last year’s Cat Day activities included an exhibition by cat-themed artists and the screening of Jo Eun-sung’s independent film "I Am a Cat." However, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, this year’s festivities have been significantly scaled down, with a focus on encouraging online participation.
The Suwon Cat Day Celebration promises to be an opportunity for cat lovers and citizens to deepen their understanding of and appreciation for these beloved companions.
