Songpa-gu 'Seokchon Lake Autumn and Winter, and Luminaria' Festival

[Seoul District News] Songpa-gu Presents a Gift of Light on Autumn Nights, Seokchon Lake Light Festival Held from 28th to 30th ▲Special Program 'Theater of Light' ▲Busking ▲Movie Screenings ▲Experiences Enrich Festival Atmosphere & Luminarie, Landscape Lighting, Light Sculptures and Various Light Art Installations, Light Festival Continues Until January Next Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Seokang Seok) will hold the '2002 Autumn and Winter of Seokchon Lake, and Luminaria' festival around Seokchon Lake from the 28th to the 30th.

Marking its 7th year, the Songpa-gu Light Festival will differ from previous years, which focused on autumn leaves and fallen leaves, by featuring the theme 'Lake of Light, Connecting Hearts.' Various light arts, including luminaria, will be installed to present a spectacular light show.

Mayor Seokang Seok explained, “We have installed ‘Luminaria,’ also called ‘light art’ or ‘light sculpture,’ creating a light-dyed walking path so that residents visiting Seokchon Lake can stroll along the path and fully enjoy the autumn and winter of Seokchon Lake. We have prepared a warm gift for the residents.”

Starting from the ‘Luminaria Arch’ at the entrance of the East Lake of Seokchon Lake, the festival is planned to be enjoyed through four distinctive light art sections: ▲ ‘Light of Songpa’ section composed of hand-heart sculptures, Milky Way tunnel, light gallery, and photo zones ▲ ‘Light of Happiness’ section decorated with colorful art neon walls and gobo lighting ▲ ‘Light of Hope’ section ▲ and ‘Light of Excitement’ section featuring a romantic Milky Way path, flower-decorated Seokchon Lake Bridge, and string lights.

The festival’s landscape lighting and photo zones will continue to be exhibited until January 31 of next year, even after the festival period, offering hope for the new year to visitors coming to Seokchon Lake during the year-end and New Year holidays.

Additionally, various cultural events will provide joyful memories for residents visiting with friends, lovers, and family. At the opening ceremony on the 28th, performances by the classical ensemble ‘The String Ensemble,’ soprano Kim Seoyoung, and ‘Elvolente,’ composed of Phantom Singer cast members, will warm the hearts of autumn night visitors. On the 29th and 30th, local young artists’ ‘Romantic Busking’ and ‘Seokchon Lake Starlight Cinema’ will be held, along with a Play Zone featuring hands-on activities such as LED candle and snow globe making.

In particular, during the festival period, the ‘Theater of Light’ can be experienced every day at 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM on the Seokchon Lake stage. ‘Theater of Light,’ an art exhibition reinterpreting works by Gustav Klimt and Paul C?zanne through media art, will be shown outdoors for the first time, accompanied by docent tours, offering a special opportunity to enjoy brilliant digital masterpieces on an autumn night at Seokchon Lake.

Moreover, the Songpa Jamsil Tourism Special Zone Council will create a moonlight photo zone at Seokchon Lake, and Lotte Corporation will produce a fantastic media facade themed ‘Light’ on the front of Lotte Tower in line with the festival period. This public-private light festival will provide even richer attractions.

Mayor Seokang Seok of Songpa-gu said, “We have prepared this festival as a tribute to the residents who love Songpa and cherish Seokchon Lake by adorning Seokchon Lake with beautiful luminaria and diverse lights,” and added, “We hope many people come to enjoy it to the fullest and create happy memories with family, friends, and lovers.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.