▲ This poster for the 13th Latin America Festival, set to be held in northern Seoul from noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 19, 2026, around the district office's Baram Madang, is provided by the host, the district office of Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)

SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- Seongbuk-gu in northern Seoul will host the 13th Latin America Festival from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday around the district office's Baram Madang, the district office said Tuesday.

The event, joined and sponsored by the embassies of 15 Latin American countries, will feature 22 booths offering food and hands-on experiences, where visitors can sample Latin American dishes such as arepas, empanadas and tacos, as well as see traditional hats, musical instruments, accessories and local specialties.

Cultural performances will include traditional dances from Mexico's Jalisco state, Argentine tango, traditional and popular music from Ecuador, traditional dances from El Salvador, Latin music from Peru and traditional dances from Colombia.

▲ Visitors enjoy the annual Latin America Festival in 2025, held in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, in this photo provided by the district office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)

The festival will promote the use of reusable containers. Visitors who bring their own cups or containers will receive a 500-won discount per menu item.

"The Latin America Festival, first held in 2011, has grown over the years into an event where people can experience Latin American culture up close," Seongbuk District Mayor Lee Seung-ro said. "I hope everyone enjoys Latin American food, music and dance to the fullest."

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