By LiCAS.news
SEOUL – More than 30,000 people took part in the “Hee Hee Hee” Youth Festival in Seoul from May 9-11, a large-scale, youth-led celebration organized by the Archdiocese of Seoul and the Local Organizing Committee for World Youth Day (WYD) 2027.
Held in the context of the Jubilee Year and Vocations Sunday, the three-day event was designed as a preview of the global Catholic gathering scheduled for 2027.
Organizers said the festival aimed to offer “a vibrant, youth-led celebration of faith, vocation, and community” through programs inspired by the Korean characters for “Light,” “Hope,” and “Joy.”
Youth played a central role in planning and executing the festival, which featured thematic zones, concerts, liturgical celebrations, and interactive exhibits.
According to organizers, the event welcomed “people of all ages, nationalities, and religious backgrounds, creating a space of shared joy and intercultural dialogue.”
A Preview of WYD
Structured to mirror elements of WYD, the Seoul gathering included catechesis, witness talks, creative performances, a prayer vigil, and a concluding Mass held on May 11 at the Catholic University Sungsin Campus, also known as the “Truth Zone.”
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