The Association des Francophones de Coree will hold its annual Christmas market in cooperation with Seocho District Office on Saturday.

As well as traditional French fare and a wide variety of wines, champagne, food and gifts on sale, there will be entertainment and a raffle draw.

Performances include a clown show at 10:30 a.m., choral performances at 2 p.m. and visits from Santa at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Money raised from booth rental, raffles and sales will be donated to the French Korean Social Fund, the Durihome charity for young mothers and other charities in Seocho District.

The market will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ginkgo Park, opposite Starbucks in Seorae Maeul, near Seocho Station.

(paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)