Suncheon Sunset Spot Waon Hosts Campnic Performance

by Heo Seonsik

Published 20 Jun.2023 13:20(KST)

Updated 15 Aug.2025 13:56(KST)

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Successful Completion of the World Heritage Festival Promotion 'Nolleowaon'

‘The Sea Where Music Is Visible, Nolreoawon,’ hosted by Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) and the Suncheon World Heritage Festival Promotion Committee, was successfully held on Saturday the 17th at Waon Port in Waon Village.

The event, which accepted 100 pre-registered participants, featured a grand piano installed at the end of the pier, along with artificial turf and camping chairs, creating a scene never before seen at Waon Beach, earning high praise from citizens.

[Photo by Suncheon City]

At sunset, the spatial uniqueness of Waon Beach combined with the elegant music of the Heo Yoon-jung Quartet and Lux Ensemble allowed attendees to once again experience the outstanding universal value of the Suncheon mudflats.

In particular, the sight of tourists at Waon Beach spreading out mats or camping chairs and enjoying the music while watching the sunset in a relaxed atmosphere was so impressive it evoked scenes from a movie.

Residents of Waon Village said, “Although the Suncheon mudflats have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, there have been few opportunities to showcase the beauty of Waon Beach, which was regrettable. We are happy that the village is now vibrant through this performance, and we hope such opportunities continue to be provided.”

A Suncheon City official stated, “Preserving the value of World Heritage is important, but it is also crucial to spread that value so many people can enjoy it. We will consider various ways to help people experience this value, not just through performances.”

This performance is planned to be produced as a YouTube video for pre-promotion of the festival and World Heritage publicity, and the video to be released later will allow viewers to see the sea where music is visible along with the sunset.

Meanwhile, Suncheon City will hold the World Heritage Festival throughout August, with Seonamsa Temple and the Suncheon mudflats as the main venues.