Published on: 2025/05/05 12:00
For those of you here in Seoul with no plans yet for the long weekend, there are still a plenty of things to do here in the city because the good old Seoul Festa is back for its spring edition.
Our Choi Soo-hyung went to check it out.
As K-pop music begins to play, visitors start dancing passionately to the rhythm.
Seoul Plaza in front of the Seoul City Hall has been filled with people dancing happily to K-pop songs.
At this year's Seoul Spring Festa, the "K-pop Random Play Dance" event has drawn many foreign visitors who are eager to experience it in person.
"We're here mainly for the play dance where you like dance do a lot of We've seen it a lot online, and we were really excited to come, and I seen one that's actually happening in person since we got here."
"I'm also very excited for the random play dance. I've watched so many on YouTube "
Aside from the random play event, there's also the "Haechi Zone" set up in one corner of the plaza to mark the first anniversary of Haechi becoming Seoul's official mascot.
Families enjoyed taking photos and playing in a variety of fun booths.
"I had fun making a cute hat with my grandma. It feels like we made a really sweet memory together."
"I'm really thankful. It's been such a special day with my granddaughter, in a beautiful place and perfect weather."
In the center of the plaza, the picnic zone was packed with people enjoying a relaxing spring day.
There were also sweet music performances under the warm, clear spring sky with nice weather.
Visitors laid out mats and watched.
This year's Seoul Spring Festa kicked off last Wednesday, offering everyone in Seoul the chance to experience and enjoy a new kind of K-culture.
"It's hard to define Seoul with just one word because the city has so many different charms. In fact, I believe its diversity and constant change are what make Seoul truly special. Our festival reflects those qualities, providing different programs every day across various locations. For tourists, it's a great way to experience the essence of Seoul in a concentrated and vivid way."
"During the festival, new events and shows are taking place across different parts of the capital, including here at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square and Deoksugung Palace."
This year's Seoul Spring Festa, full of trendy and exciting fun in the capital city, Seoul, will run until Tuesday, May 6th.
Choi Soo-hyung, Arirang News.
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