Noeul Theme Walking, Concert, Yoga... "Come to the Han River This Autumn"

Seoul City Opens '2023 Hangang Festival' Autumn Edition

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 5th that the four-season festival '2023 Hangang Festival' autumn edition will be held from the 13th to the 22nd at 11 Hangang Parks across the city.

'2023 Hangang Festival_Autumn' consists of 17 programs. First, the Sunset Autumn Concert (13th~14th, Banpo Sebitseom Yebit Stage) is a riverside concert held at Banpo Hangang Park, a famous spot for sunsets and night views. On the first day, the 20-member Arts Pops Orchestra will perform a medley of movie and drama OSTs including ‘Over the Rainbow’. On the second day, the Korea Artvility Chamber will present classical music widely known from commercials such as Canon, with entertaining commentary in a concert format. Anyone can attend for free without prior reservation.

The Hangang Water Light Cinema (13th~14th, near Banghwa Bridge in Gangseo) will screen ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Zootopia’ against the backdrop of the autumn Hangang. The Hangang Slow Riding (21st, Gwangnaru Hangang Park↔Jamsugyo Bridge) is a riding competition covering a total of 29 km while maintaining the Hangang Park bicycle safety speed limit of 20 km/h or less, allowing participants to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Hangang. Reservations for 500 participants are being accepted from the 5th.

Bridge Walk Hangang (14th, Yanghwa Hangang Park) is a unique experiential leisure sport where participants walk on the bridges over the Hangang while enjoying the scenery. It consists of 20 km and 10 km courses starting and ending at Yanghwa Hangang Park. A total of 4,000 participants will be recruited until 5 PM on the 11th. Those who make prior reservations will receive a completion medal, hip sack, arm sleeves, and other items.

Hangang Silent DJ Party (14th, 21st, Yeouido) is a unique program where participants wear wireless headphones to listen to exciting DJ music and dance according to their own mood. Solo Yoga (Jamwon 14th~15th, Ichon 21st~22nd) is a silent yoga program where participants wear wireless headphones at sunset and focus solely on the instructor’s voice to train their mind and body. The first day offers a beginner charging class to refresh tired minds and bodies, and the second day offers an intermediate concentration class with the autumn breeze. Participation is free.

Joo Yong-tae, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Future Hangang Headquarters, said, “On a perfect autumn day for outings, if you visit '2023 Hangang Festival_Autumn,' you can enjoy a variety of programs that let you fully experience the autumn atmosphere of the Hangang?from walks with the sunset, scenic rides, yoga, concerts, to outdoor movies by the riverside.” He added, “Through '2023 Hangang Festival_Autumn,' we hope everyone takes home full memories of the clear autumn sky, golden sunset, gently flowing Hangang, and joyful moments with beloved family, lovers·and friends without missing a single one.”

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