Suncheon Cultural Foundation Opens 'Midsummer Night's Plaza Theater'

Every Friday and Saturday in August, at Suncheonbu Eupseong Nammun Square

Civic-friendly programs held to promote revitalization of the old downtown area

Suncheon Cultural Foundation (Chairman Noh Gwan-gyu) announced that from the 4th to the 26th of next month, every Friday and Saturday at 7 PM, it will operate the "Midsummer Night's Plaza Theater" (hereinafter Plaza Theater) at the Nammun site of Suncheonbu Eupseong Plaza to revitalize the space.

The Plaza Theater, held this time as a complex cultural and artistic space, aims to expand the area of Nammun Plaza and enhance the cultural and artistic activities and cultural enjoyment rights of local residents.

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The Plaza Theater is composed of classic films that can be enjoyed outdoors with family, lovers, and friends, screening a total of 8 films in 4 sessions each under two themes: "Plaza Romantica" on Friday nights and "Plaza Fantasia" on Saturday nights.

Every Friday night, under the theme "Plaza Romantica," black-and-white romance films from the early 20th century will be screened, and on August 11, a special screening of the film "Dongju" will be held in celebration of Liberation Day week.

On Saturdays, "Plaza Fantasia" offers fantasy genre films that children and families can enjoy together, providing an experience where imagination comes to life through the large screen at the Nammun site of Suncheonbu Eupseong Plaza.

"Midsummer Night's Plaza Theater" is sponsored by the Suncheon City Video Media Center Dodream for the film screenings, and before the Saturday film screenings, the performance "Agora Suncheon Enjoyed by Merchants" will add more entertainment.

Admission to the films is free, and participants are required to register in advance by phone or online. Those who register early will be able to borrow a cinema box containing items such as mats and fans free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

A representative of the Suncheon Cultural Foundation said, "In addition to the Plaza Theater, various cultural events such as performances and exhibitions are held at the Nammun site of Suncheonbu Eupseong Plaza, so we ask for your great interest. We hope that citizens who visit this Midsummer Night's Plaza Theater will have a fun and special healing time with their family, lovers, and friends."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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