2019 SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar, November 18, Lotte Hotel Seoul.

2019 SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar, November 18, Lotte Hotel Seoul.: 2019.11.04 23:18 입력

<p><br></p><p><strong><font size="4"><table width="236" align="left" class="left" id="news_image"><tbody><tr><td><img width="236" align="absmiddle" src="http://itaewonnews.com/PEG/15728769121456.jpg"></td></tr></tbody></table>2019 SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar</font></strong> </p><p><br></p><p>The 57th SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar will be organized by SIWA (Seoul International’s Women Association) on the 18th of November, from 10am to 2pm at Lotte Hotel Seoul.    The SIWA Bazaar is the largest international fundraising event in Seoul, and it is now going to its 57th edition. It has been organized since the foundation of SIWA, in 1962. This is also Seoul’s premier international women’s organization with a rich history. Distinguished guests such as St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) and other prominent policy makers and ambassadors have been supporting SIWA’s activities since then.    Since its inception SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar has raised more than KRW 3 billion. Last year only SIWA raised approximately KRW 70 million and supported more than 20 charities. To Veronica Koon, president of SIWA, the Bazaar is one of the most important events of the Women’s Association as “all of the proceeds from the Bazaar go to Korean charities that are carefully selected, evaluated and monitored by the SIWA Welfare Committee. We feel tremendous gratitude for the continuous and generous support of our participants in the Bazaar, which allows us to keep on providing the funding needed by these charities.” says Veronica.   Sunghwa Han, the Welfare Chair, mentions that at this year's Bazaar “we will host more than ten charitable organizations, including our own Philanthropy Project's past and current recipients: ALS (All Love School) and KUMFA (Korean Unwed Mothers' Families Association). Through this project, we are proud to commit ourselves to a long-term and more impactable giving, as well as building collaborative relationships with the charities.”   Last year more than 1,000 people attended the Bazaar and over 80 international and national institutions participated. Embassies, international clubs, welfare organizations, sponsors and local vendors showcased a diverse range of products and food. Embassies arranged goods and delicacies from their own countries. Restaurants, charities, local clubs, and businesses displayed their trademark items. Raffles were held using prizes donated by SIWA’s sponsors. “We believe this is a win-win kind of event, because the participants enjoy the opportunity to find and acquire unique products, foods and craft from around the world, that may be difficult to find in Korea at a good value. And behind this day of shopping and fun you know that you are contributing to a good cause”, states Melina Bandeira, special event’s chair at SIWA.   This year the event expects the participation of 40 embassies and expat clubs, 10 charities and 20 vendors. Dwight School will be sponsoring the Bazaar together with other institutions. Admission ticket costs only 5,000 KRW. Tickets can be purchased in cash on the 18th of Nove</p><p><br></p><p><table width="413" align="center" class="center" id="news_image"><tbody><tr><td><img width="413" align="absmiddle" src="http://itaewonnews.com/PEG/15728769663087.jpg"></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br></p><p>About SIWA: Throughout the years SIWA - Seoul International’s Women Association has been an independent institution that promotes friendship, enrichment and charity. SIWA is the largest and longest-running international women’s organization in Korea!    Since 1962, SIWA has been a place where women from around the world could meet, forge friendships, learn about Korea and other cultures, contribute their talents and ideas, and help improve the lives of those in need.    It involves now over 300 members all formed by multicultural women from 40 nations, including Korea.  It is a volunteer based institution, in which each one of the SIWA’s leaders work as volunteer, dedicating their time and expertise to the women’s association.     Press details: Public Relations Chair Sejung Jang <a href="mailto:publicrelations@siwakorea.com">publicrelations@siwakorea.com</a>         Bazaar info: 18th of November, 10 – 2pm Lotte Hotel Seoul – 2F <a href="https://www.siwakorea.com/siwabazaar/">https://www.siwakorea.com/siwabazaar/</a> <a href="mailto:specialevents@siwakorea.com">specialevents@siwakorea.com</a> <br></p><p> </p><p><table width="700" align="center" class="center" id="news_image"><tbody><tr><td><img width="700" align="absmiddle" src="http://itaewonnews.com/PEG/15728769949012.jpg"></td></tr></tbody></table><br> SIWA address:  5, Ttukseom-ro 1na-gil,  Seongdong-gu,  Seoul, 04779 </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>