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"Lights of Seoul: Gwanghwa" light show opens in Seoul, South Korea

2022-12-19T14:11:40.876Z


(Reporter Liu Xu) On the evening of the 19th local time, the large-scale media façade light show "Seoul Light: Gwanghwa" kicked off at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea. The "Seoul Lantern Exhibition" held simultaneously with "Light of Seoul: Gwanghwa" is held from the entrance of Gwanghwamun Square to the bronze statue area of ​​King Sejong, Sejongro Park, and the lawn in front of Gwanghwamun.


  China News Service, Seoul, December 19th (Reporter Liu Xu) On the evening of the 19th local time, the large-scale media facade light show "Seoul Light: Gwanghwa" kicked off at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea.

  According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, "Light of Seoul: Gwanghwa" will be held in Gwanghwamun Square and three buildings around the square (Sejong Cultural Center, History Museum, KT Building) staged.

The "Seoul Lantern Exhibition" held simultaneously with "Light of Seoul: Gwanghwa" is held from the entrance of Gwanghwamun Square to the bronze statue area of ​​King Sejong, Sejongro Park, and the lawn in front of Gwanghwamun.

According to reports, the "Seoul Lantern Exhibition" consists of four themed exhibition areas, displaying lantern works according to the theme.

  During the "Light of Seoul: Gwanghwa" event, the "Gwanghwamun Square Market" event with the participation of individual businesses in Seoul will also be held in the middle of the exhibition areas of Gwanghwamun Square. At the same time, the Sejong Cultural Center surrounding Gwanghwamun Square On the exterior walls of buildings such as the Grand Theater and the Museum of Korean History, a media facade light show is staged.

  In addition, the Seoul Metropolitan Government also displayed interactive and experiential media art works that citizens personally experienced, including "Dongci Daci Seoul" performed on the media facade of the KT Building and "Gap of Time" in front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. "In these works, the citizens and the works are integrated.

"Dong Ci Da Ci Seoul" presents every move of citizens in front of the all-in-one machine in the center of the square with large cartoon characters on the outer wall of KT Building, allowing citizens to experience unique fun.

"A Gap in Time" allows citizens to enjoy a dreamlike experience inside a rectangular box surrounded by media artworks.

  In order to ensure the safety of citizens, the Seoul Metropolitan Government operates a "Comprehensive Situation Room" at the scene, and arranges security personnel to carry out patrol work to prepare for emergencies.

Especially on the 24th and 31st when the crowds are expected to be dense, the number of security personnel will be increased to thoroughly protect the safety of citizens.

  Seoul Metropolitan Design Policy Officer said: "From the perspective of urban space, Gwanghwamun Square is a very attractive place. We will make Gwanghwamun Square into a cultural and artistic space, and provide citizens with media facades and media artworks. A chance to enjoy the colorful night view." (End)

Source: chinanews

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