ROK and US come together for 19th Cultural Fest

Jang Seon Jung, Pyeongtaek City mayor, presents a certificate of commendation to Staff. Sgt. Paul Smith, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department NCO in charge of logistics, during the 19th Republic of Korea and the United States Cultural Festival, in front of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 8, 2022. Smith was awarded the certificate for his selfless service and dedication to the development of a citizen centered new Pyeongtaek City. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROK and US come together for 19th Cultural Fest

Col. Paul Davidson, 51st Fighter Wing vice commander, gives a speech during the 19th Republic of Korea and the United States Cultural Festival, in front of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 8, 2022. During his speech, Davidson emphasized how activities like the festival help to fortify ties between the two nations and develop deeper understanding of one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROK and US come together for 19th Cultural Fest

An attendee records a performance by singer So Chan-whee during the 19th Republic of Korea and the United States Cultural Festival, in front of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 8, 2022. Following So Chan-whee’s performance Pyeongtaek and Osan leadership gave speeches and presented awards to those with outstanding performance in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROK and US come together for 19th Cultural Fest

Musical group “Lucid” performs a fusion of modern and classic Korean music during the 19th Republic of Korea and the United States Cultural Festival, in front of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 8, 2022. Lucid specializes in music where modern vocals are accompanied by traditional Korean instruments such as the gayageum, a 12 stringed plucked zither and the jeongak daegum, which is similar to a flute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROK and US come together for 19th Cultural Fest

Attendees cheer for performers during the 19th Republic of Korea and the United States Cultural Festival, in front of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 8, 2022. The festival lasted two days and hosted a total of six performances ranging from vocalists to dancers and bands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROK and US come together for 19th Cultural Fest

Attendees play a balloon dart game during the 19th Republic of Korea and the United States Cultural Festival, in front of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 8, 2022. After opening remarks and performances attendees indulged in street food, played games and purchased local goods from a variety of vendors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROK and US come together for 19th Cultural Fest

A vendor prepares food during the 19th Republic of Korea and the United States Cultural Festival, in front of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 8, 2022. Through food, music, and general interactions, the festival enabled citizens of the two nations to become more familiar with each other's cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROK and US come together for 19th Cultural Fest

Published Oct. 12, 2022
By Senior Airman Megan Estrada
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Pyeongtaek City and Osan leadership gave speeches and presented awards to those with outstanding performance in the community during the 19th Republic of Korea and the United States Cultural Festival, in front of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 8, 2022. Through food, music, and general interactions, the festival enabled citizens of the two nations to become more familiar with each other's cultures.