Nanji Island Turns Red with the "Flower of Love"... Mapo District to Hold "Red Spider Lily Festival" on the 26th

by Kim Minjin

Published 23 Sep.2025 11:53(KST)

Mapo District in Seoul (District Mayor Park Kangsu) will host the 3rd Mapo Red Spider Lily Festival under the theme “A Perfect Day for Love” at the Nanji Themed Tourism Forest Trail on September 26. The festival is organized by the Mapo Culture and Tourism Association.

The Nanji Theme Tourism Forest Trail, where red spider lilies and cluster amaryllis are in full bloom. Provided by Mapo District.

Once known as a mountain of garbage and a wasteland plagued by pollution and foul odors, Nanji Island is now regaining new vitality through the “flower of love,” the red spider lily. In 2023, Mapo District planted 370,000 red spider lilies and cluster amaryllis along the Metasequoia Forest Trail in Haneul Park, adding poetry to breathe hope into Nanji Island. This year as well, the Nanji Forest Trail will welcome visitors with vibrant red spider lilies.

The festival will open at 3:30 p.m. with a classical performance by street musician Lim Juhwan and violinist Lee Sanghee & Friends. The opening ceremony, featuring district residents, will include a traditional vocal performance and a lighting ceremony, symbolically bringing the “flower of love” into bloom.

The second part of the event will feature singers Min Soohyun, Han Hyejin, and Kim Euiyoung, further enhancing the deepening autumn atmosphere. In addition to performances, a variety of hands-on programs such as making red spider lily keyrings and perfumes, caricature drawing, and a “slow mailbox,” as well as a flea market and themed photo zones, will offer extra enjoyment for families visiting the festival.

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Park Kangsu, Mayor of Mapo District, stated, “The Red Spider Lily Festival is an opportunity to heal the painful history of Nanji Island and to nurture new hope and love. I hope this festival will bring warm comfort and excitement to all our residents.”