Let's Embark on a Fairy Tale Journey to Make Your Dreams Come True!

The 11th Gangseo Children's Fairy Tale Festival Held in person for the first time in 4 years around Banghwa Neighborhood Park on the 13th

Parade themed on fairy tale characters by each library with about 10,000 residents participating

Expanded variety of attractions including experience zones, performance stages, and food areas

Achieve your dreams with the 'Scarecrow' who wants a smart brain, the 'Tin Woodman' who wants a warm heart, the 'Cowardly Lion' who wants courage, and 'Dorothy' who wants to go home.

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Kim Tae-woo) announced that the 11th Gangseo Children's Fairy Tale Festival will be held on the 13th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. around Banghwa Neighborhood Park.

Started in 2009, the Gangseo Children's Fairy Tale Festival is a resident-participation cultural festival planned and created together with local libraries and residents from the planning stage to the festival execution to foster children's imagination and creativity.

This year, under the theme "Fairy Tale Journey to Achieve Dreams," the festival will be held in person for the first time in 4 years.

Following the parade and opening ceremony, the festival will feature ▲experience zones ▲performance stages ▲food areas with diverse activities.

The parade will start at 11 a.m. from Gangseo Technical High School Stadium, passing Banghwa Station and proceeding to Banghwa Neighborhood Park, lasting about an hour with around 10,000 residents including children and parents participating.

Performances themed on fairy tale characters by each library such as Gayang Library and Gomdallae Library will provide opportunities for resident communication and harmony.

The opening ceremony will be held at noon, hosted by comedian Lee Dong-yeop, featuring a choir performance by the Hanbyeol Children's Choir and a congratulatory performance of the musical "The Wizard of Oz" by the theater troupe Little Prince, captivating the audience's eyes and ears.

The 'Experience Zone,' with participation from 25 institutions including Dreaming Children's Library, Gilkkot Children's Library, and Seoul Hoseo Vocational School, offers 33 programs such as making glow bracelets, photo zones, and face painting, designed for family enjoyment.

At the performance stage, 17 teams from schools and local clubs will showcase dance, jump rope, taekwondo, folk songs, mask dance, and traditional dance, raising a lively atmosphere.

Additionally, the food area offers snacks such as Korean cuisine and street food, along with various side events including an exhibition of quotes from beloved fairy tale characters and a children's train experience.

The popular "Fantasy Bubble Show" for children will take place at 4:30 p.m. on the circular stage at Banghwa Neighborhood Park, marking the festival's finale.

Mayor Kim Tae-woo said, "Welcoming May, the queen of seasons, and with the Gangseo Children's Fairy Tale Festival being held in person for the first time in 4 years, we have prepared a variety of programs tailored to children's perspectives. We will do our best to create a Gangseo full of culture and arts by holding various festivals throughout the neighborhoods where we live."

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