Gwanak-gu Hosts the '2023 G.I.G Festival'

On July 1st and 2nd, a Global Street Dance Festival Beyond Nationality and Age Will Be Held

From Hands-on Dance Workshops to Exhibitions and Flea Markets, a Variety of Events Prepared

Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) will host the street dance festival “2023 G.I.G Festival,” featuring dancers from around the world, decorating the area around Byeolbitnaerincheon from July 1st to 2nd.

Organized by the Gwanak Cultural Foundation, the “2023 G.I.G Festival” is themed around street culture for youth and young adults, with Artistic Director Kim Seoljin leading the event.

The festival will be composed of ▲Street Dance Battles ▲Street Culture Experience (G.I.G Zone) ▲Exhibition (G.I.G Exhibition).

The street dance battles include competition programs such as “Freestyle 1on1 Battle,” “Teenager 2on2 Battle” for youth dancers, and the “GIG Dance Challenge,” showcasing all genres of street dance including Hip-hop, Popping, and Locking.

The competitions will feature renowned figures from the international street dance community as judges to enhance professionalism, and can be viewed for free on a special stage at Byeolbitnaerincheon.

The Street Culture Experience (G.I.G Zone) is a permanent program themed on “street culture” for youth and young adults, consisting of ▲Children’s EDM Experience ▲Party Zone ▲Creating Your Own G.I.G Logo (Graffiti Drawing Experience) ▲Learning Short-form Dance, among others.

Last year's festival scene

Additionally, a “Flea Market” selling street brand clothing and a “Food Corner” offering street food will be available. Notably, payment via the Culture Nuri Card is accepted, allowing basic livelihood security recipients and low-income groups to enjoy the festival without financial burden.

At the Gwancheon-ro Cultural Platform ‘S1472,’ a representative landmark of Byeolbitnaerincheon, visitors can enjoy a free exhibition (G.I.G Exhibition) themed on world-renowned dancers who have illuminated Korea.

Artistic Director Kim Seoljin expressed, “I hope this festival becomes an opportunity for youth and young dancers to freely realize their dreams and a time that everyone can enjoy together.”

Furthermore, the district will hold a pre-festival program “Dance Workshop” on June 29th and 30th at Gwanak Youth Center, providing a chance to learn dance directly from famous overseas dancers.

For more details, please contact the Festival Planning Team at the Gwanak Cultural Foundation.

Park Junhee, Mayor of Gwanak-gu, stated, “We will continue to collaborate with the Gwanak Cultural Foundation to develop diverse programs that all age groups can enjoy,” and added, “We hope all residents will participate freely and joyfully.”

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