Ilwol and Yeongheung Arboretums in Suwon Open at Night Throughout May

Suwon City in Gyeonggi Province will hold the 'Suwon Arboretum Spring Night Light Garden' every Friday and Saturday from May 1 to May 30 at Ilwol and Yeongheung Arboretums.

The opening hours are as follows: Themed gardens and greenhouses will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last admission at 8:30 p.m.), and the Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

During the event, Suwon City will host special exhibitions inspired by familiar fairy tales. At the Ilwol Arboretum Exhibition Greenhouse, 'Thumbelina: The Girl Born from a Flower' will be featured, while the Yeongheung Arboretum Exhibition Greenhouse will present 'Hansel and Gretel: The Enchanted Forest.'

Ilwol Arboretum will showcase spring flowers such as tulips and pansies, and from mid-May onwards, visitors can enjoy a refreshing garden decorated with blue, purple, and white perennials such as blue sage and allium. At Yeongheung Arboretum, a variety of spring plants including Siberian iris, camassia, and dogwood will welcome visitors.

Special night programs include the 'Night Light Garden Walk,' 'Making My Own Glowing Flowerpot at Night (Bambitna),' and 'Pressed Flower Hanji Lantern Craft.' Additionally, there will be community performances featuring eight teams, including ukulele and cello ensembles. Program registration and performance schedules can be found on the Suwon Arboretum website.

An official from the Suwon City Parks and Green Spaces Division stated, "We have prepared a variety of programs, including special exhibitions like Thumbelina and Hansel and Gretel, as well as community performances," adding, "We hope you can relax and heal at Suwon Arboretum, where the excitement of spring nights is harmonized with light and nature amidst beautiful spring blooms."

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