Flash Mob Performance Commemorating Liberation Day in Insadong, Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu to Hold Liberation Day Commemorative Flash Mob Performances at Insadong on the 15th at 1 PM and 3 PM

Tapgol Park Flash Mob

Jongno-gu (Mayor Jeong Munheon) will hold the "78th Liberation Day Commemorative Flash Mob Performance" on August 15 at Bukinsa Madang Square (62 Insadong-gil) to reflect on the historical significance of Liberation Day.

This flash mob will feature over 50 actors reenacting the February 8 Independence Declaration and the March 1st Movement, which ignited the independence movement, through dance and song.

The performances will take place at 1 PM and 3 PM respectively, each lasting 10 minutes. Prior to the flash mob, there will also be a distribution performance of the February 8 Independence Declaration document along Insadong-gil.

Additionally, a large photo zone utilizing independence activists’ famous quotes and the “Registered Cultural Heritage No. 389 Korean Liberation Army Signed Taegukgi” will be set up, along with a message board where citizens can express gratitude and respect to the independence activists.

Furthermore, Jongno-gu will produce a promotional video linking local landmarks that played a central role in the independence movement with the flash mob performances.

The video will highlight Tapgol Park (Historic Site No. 354), which holds great significance in the history of the independence movement and the establishment of the Republic of Korea government, as well as Kim Gu’s Gyeonggyojang (Historic Site No. 465) and former President Syngman Rhee’s Ewha Residence (Historic Site No. 497).

In March, to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the March 1st Movement, the district held a flash mob performance reenacting the March 1st Independence Movement around Insadong-gil and Tapgol Park, featuring musical theater students from Hongik University’s Department of Performing Arts, which received enthusiastic responses from citizens.

Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, “Through this performance, I hope people will appreciate the sacrifices and dedication of the patriots who devoted themselves to the independence movement, yearning for the liberation of our homeland,” and added, “We ask for your great interest in this flash mob performance prepared to reflect on the meaning and value of liberation.”

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