‘Seokchon Lake Cultural Space’ Cherry Blossom Season Program Begins

Every day and every week, plays, concerts, and one-day classes are held at Seokchon Lake cultural space... Full of cherry blossom festival programs held for the first time in 3 years

Seokchon Lake Atelier Exterior View

Classical Concert Held at Seokchon Lake Atelier

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) announced that the cultural spaces at Seokchon Lake, a landmark in Seoul visited by over 5 million people every year during the cherry blossom season, including the ‘Cultural Experiment Space Hosu’ and ‘Seokchon Lake Atelier,’ have prepared various cultural programs to welcome spring.

Under the vision of developing Seokchon Lake into a representative cultural and artistic hub of Seoul, the district remodeled spaces that were operated as commercial facilities such as cafes until 2019. In July 2020, the ‘Cultural Experiment Space Hosu’ was opened, followed by the audience-participatory performance hall ‘Seokchon Lake Atelier’ in June 2021, where diverse cultural and artistic programs are currently being operated.

In the second half of 2021 alone, a total of 24 programs attracted over 44,000 residents, demonstrating great enthusiasm.

Mayor Park Seong-su explained the background of creating the Seokchon Lake cultural space, saying, “We aimed to create a city where culture is part of everyday life, with residents enjoying performances and exhibitions and drinking tea against the beautiful scenery of Seokchon Lake.”

First, the ‘Cultural Experiment Space Hosu’ operates until March the following programs: ▲Youth artist exhibition program ‘Monthly Hosu,’ ▲Illustration curated exhibitions and experiential activities ‘A Day of Drawing, A Day of Longing,’ and ▲Online and offline one-day classes ‘Talent Discovery Lab’ where participants can learn everything from upcycling to making pet snacks.

In particular, ‘Talent Discovery Lab’ reflects the increased demand for small-scale cultural education in the COVID-19 era, offering 40 courses with 300 sessions. Tuition is free, though some classes may require participants to cover the cost of textbooks and materials. Applications can be made through the Seoul Public Service Reservation website.

At ‘Seokchon Lake Atelier,’ a variety of performances suitable for all ages are prepared through March, including ▲‘Remind Kim Kwang-seok (Kim Kwang-seok, Yoo Jae-ha),’ where young artists sing the legends of Korean popular music, ▲‘Joseon Pop Concert,’ a crossover of traditional Korean music and pop music, and ▲the regular performance series ‘Songpa-gu Public Art Group Relay Concert.’ Admission is free.

To attend, visitors can apply via the Seoul Public Service Reservation website or purchase tickets on-site on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event.

A special program for the ‘Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival,’ held for the first time in three years due to COVID-19, will also take place.

From March 25 to April 3, the festival will feature ▲an outdoor performance ‘Excitement Busking’ where young artists sing songs themed around ‘cherry blossoms,’ and ▲the traditional Korean musical ‘The Story of the Fragrance Merchant’ at ‘Seokchon Lake Atelier.’ Additionally, ▲a flea market ‘Hosu’s Art Shop’ will be held at the ‘Cultural Experiment Space Hosu.’

Detailed information can be found on the blogs of ‘Cultural Experiment Space Hosu’ and ‘Seokchon Lake Atelier.’

Mayor Park Seong-su stated, “Culture is the dignity and competitiveness of a city, so since taking office, we have been expanding cultural infrastructure that residents can use in their daily lives without economic burden. We will continue to invest our capabilities with a long-term perspective so that Seokchon Lake, where nature, culture, and people harmonize, can become the best urban waterfront city in Korea and, furthermore, a world-class cultural and artistic center.”

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