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SIWA to Raise Funds Through Annual Charity Bazaar

by Fraeraine / Nov 07, 2016 06:39 AM EST
Lotte Hotel & Resorts (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

The Seoul International Women's Association (SIWA) will hold its annual charity bazaar this November 14, 2016, at the Lotte Hotel in downtown Seoul. The official announcement that SIWA to raise funds through annual charity bazaar was made on Wednesday, November 2, by the association.

SIWA to raise funds through annual charity bazaar and more than 30 embassies, spouses of ambassadors, private companies, welfare organizations, and other women's groups are expected to attend the said Diplomatic Community Bazaar. The organization aimed to raise funds to help the many disenfranchised members in the host country, South Korea, said Anne Chloe, SIWA President.

Justesse Gomis, the chairwoman of 2016 SIWA and Diplomatic Community Bazaar, promised guests that attending the event will not only give them the chance to be able to extend a helping hand to a lot of charities. It is also a good place to discover wonderful products both from Korea and abroad.  

SIWA to raise funds through annual charity bazaar under the theme "Share Culture, Share Love, Share Life." More than 5000 visitors, including Koreans, foreign residents, and international tourists, are expected to attend the event. Admission is also free to all.

Guests can also enjoy several musical performances by acts such as the Iced Americano Trio and Camarata Music Company. They can also choose from a wide variety of ethnic cuisines and cultural products from Korea and abroad. Participating restaurants, spas, and other stores are also giving away raffle tickets for lucky guests to win. This made the event not just beneficial but fun and enjoyable, as well.

SIWA to raise funds through annual charity bazaar to help more than 20 Korean charities. This will help orphans, homeless, disabled, and other Korean communities who are in need of financial support. The organization is known to be holding charity bazaars since the 1960s and have already raised an approximate amount of 2 billion won or $1.74 million. 

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