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Our vision for WYD 2027
Welcome to Paradise Asia is not just a festival: it is a spiritual, human and cultural preparation for the encounter with the risen Christ, alongside Pope Leo XIV in Seoul. For the delegations, it is a time of bonding, formation and cultural immersion before diving into the crowd of World Youth Day. A journey with two key moments:
Festival in Gyeongju
From July 28 to August 2, 2027
Festival in Gyeongju
From July 28 to August 2, 2027
WYD in Seoul
From August 3 to 8, 2027
WYD in Seoul
From August 3 to 8, 2027
A DIVERSITY
reconciled…
…within a single community.
“How good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity!” – Ps 133 (132).
Couples, consecrated brothers and sisters, women and men from different countries and cultures have chosen the adventure of community life in the footsteps of Christ.
By living in the same place or under the same roof, we experience daily that sharing enriches everything we have. Sharing who we are makes us more brothers and sisters.
On this humble path of shared daily life, we experience the richness that comes from encountering our differences, especially when it involves the challenge of reconciliation. From this communion spring the joy and celebration that are at the heart of our community.
The 4 pillars of Welcome to Paradise
Training
Training
Prayer
Prayer
Fraternity
Fraternity
À la carte
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Pre-registration
Pre-register now: we will let you know as soon as registration for Welcome to Paradise Asia 2027 opens.
What is Welcome to Paradise Asia 2027?
Welcome to Paradise Asia is an international Christian festival organized by the Chemin Neuf Community in Gyeongju, South Korea, from July 28 to August 2, 2027. It is a time of formation, prayer, fraternity and cultural discovery, in preparation for World Youth Day in Seoul.
When and where does the event take place?
The festival takes place in Gyeongju (South Korea) from July 28 to August 2, 2027, followed by World Youth Day in Seoul from August 3 to 8, 2027.
What is the theme?
The theme is “Take courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
Who can participate?
Young adults and delegations are welcomed and accompanied by the Chemin Neuf Community throughout the festival and World Youth Day.
How to register?
Registration for Welcome to Paradise Asia 2027 will open soon. For any questions, contact us at wyd@welcometoparadise.fr.
Who organizes the event?
The event is organized by the Chemin Neuf Community, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Daegu since 2024.
We want to take care of those
who will take care of the world