The Restart of the '2023 Magok Munhwa Street Busking'

Starting with the opening ceremony on April 29, held every Friday and Saturday evening in May and June

Relieving residents' stress and revitalizing local businesses with richer events

The 2023 busking, full of talent and youth, is returning to Magok Culture Street, the new cultural and artistic hub of Gangseo-gu, Seoul.

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Kim Tae-woo) announced the opening of the street festival full of youth and art, "Express Your Talent! Magok Culture Street Busking."

First launched last August from Mayor Kim’s idea to transform Magok into a youthful and artistic street comparable to Hongdae, relieving residents' stress and revitalizing local businesses, the Magok Culture Street Busking received high praise from residents with its diverse performances.

This year, Magok Culture Street Busking returns with even richer and more substantial events.

The busking will be held every Friday and Saturday from May 6 to June 30 at Magok Culture Street, starting with the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. on April 29.

The opening ceremony, held at the outdoor special stage in front of Exit 1 of Balsan Station, begins with a pre-performance titled "Seonamjae Circus," which thrillingly depicts the process of pole erection through the movements of clowns.

The main performances will feature a variety of genres, including the warm and springy indie band "Springs" and the Korean representative dance team "Gambler Crew," which has won over 50 international competitions.

From May 6 to June 30, simultaneous performances will be held at two locations within Magok Culture Street every Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.

In May, performances will be divided into ▲Exciting Street and ▲Singing Street.

At Exciting Street (in front of 23 Magokdong-ro 4-gil), performances focused on dance and magic shows will be held for children and family audiences, while Singing Street (in front of 62 Magokdong-ro) will showcase various music genres such as folk, popular songs, and musical gala shows.

June busking will be divided into ▲Street with Beats and ▲Street with Melodies.

Street with Beats (in front of 61 Magokdong-ro), targeting young audiences, will feature visually and audibly enjoyable performances such as hip-hop, dance, and loop station, while Street with Melodies (in front of Space K Seoul) will present high-quality performances in various genres including acoustic, jazz, and folk.

Along with the performances, various side events such as art markets, photo booths, tarot card readings, and caricatures will be held around the venue, providing more entertainment for visiting residents.

For more detailed information on the performance schedule, please check the notices/news section on the Gangseo-gu Office website.

Mayor Kim Tae-woo said, “Instead of the same repetitive events every year, we plan to continue preparing events like busking that residents can enjoy more while revitalizing the local economy. We will create a Gangseo full of culture and art where people can enjoy diverse and high-quality cultural events in their own neighborhoods without having to go to Gangnam or Hongdae.”

Mayor Park Kang-soo at the opening of Mapo Women’s Together Center: “A hub for gender equality resolving gender and generational conflicts”

Park Kang-soo, Mayor of Mapo-gu, attended the opening ceremony of the Mapo Women’s Together Center located in Daehung-dong at 2 p.m. on the 27th.

The Mapo Women’s Together Center, spanning from basement level 1 to the 4th floor, consists of spaces for learning and sharing, spaces for sharing and communication, and exhibition and performance spaces, serving as a venue for various gender equality programs and community activation.

At the event, Mayor Park Kang-soo, Center Director Bang Mi-jin of the Mapo Women’s Together Center, distinguished guests, and about 100 residents gathered to celebrate the opening of the center.

In his greeting, Mayor Park Kang-soo said, “I hope the Mapo Women’s Together Center will establish itself as a hub for gender equality that resolves gender and generational conflicts,” adding, “As the first district in Seoul to be certified as a women-friendly city three times in a row, we will continue to do our best to create an environment free from discrimination and prejudice for everyone regardless of gender or age.”

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