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A variety of festivals and hands-on events for families will take place across Seoul marking the six-day "golden holiday."

At Seoul City Hall and Seoul Plaza, visitors can enjoy a celebration marking the first anniversary of the new design for the city's official mascot, Haechi, with magic shows, opera performances, and cheerleading, among others.

Over on Nodeul Island in the Hangang River, the eye-catching "Seoul Circus Festival" offers a unique experience.

Seoul Grand Park will host various performances and interactive programs, and offer free admission for visitors under 13 and over 65 on Children’s Day.

Detailed information on holiday programs is available on the Seoul city website, seoul.go.kr, and the Seoul Culture Portal, culture.seoul.go.kr.

The city of Chuncheon in Gangwon-do Province has launched the "Chuncheon Tour Pass" to revamp local tourism and attract more family travelers.

The pass is a QR-based digital ticket that offers access to major attractions, restaurants, and diverse experiences across the city.

A 24-hour pass is available for 15,900 won and a 48-hour pass for 49,900 won.

Purchases can be made through major online travel agencies.

Chuncheon City plans to operate the pass program as a six-month pilot through October, intending to expand it after a review.

A special exhibition “Mana Moana – Arts of the Great Ocean, Oceania” is now on display at the National Museum of Korea, offering an in-depth look at the rich cultures of the Oceania region.

Highlighting the history, art, and traditions that flourished across the vast Pacific Ocean, the exhibition features over 170 artifacts from the 18th to 20th centuries, along with eight contemporary works.

Divided into four thematic sections, the exhibition explores the region’s distinctive cultural expressions through a range of objects, including centuries-old navigation techniques, canoe craftsmanship, ornaments, and sculptures from islands scattered across the Pacific.

This marks Korea’s first exhibition dedicated to the Oceania region, and will be on display until September 14.

That’s all from me. Keep it tuned to the Kulture Wave.