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Gwanak-gu, Seoul, celebrated October, Culture Month, and planned various outdoor performances and festivals to provide residents with opportunities to enjoy culture.
Seoul National University's 'Brunch Classic' performance on October 2nd... On the 3rd, โSharosu-gil Club Dayโ
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Jeong Joon-young = Seoul Gwanak-gu (district mayor Park Jun-hee) announced on the 28th that it will hold various cultural events in various places such as Starlight Stream, District Office Square, and Sharosu-gil to celebrate October, the month of culture.
First, a special performance 'Floating Street' will be held in the area of โโBongnim Bridge in Starlight Naerincheon from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on the 30th and October 1st. It is an aerial street art performance using wires.
It is expected to provide a unique impression through a cross-sectional performance featuring three concepts: sky, water, and space.
Then, at 1 p.m. on October 2, Seoul National University's 'Brunch Classic' orchestra performance will be held at the district office square to celebrate the Arts Week commemorating the 80th anniversary of Seoul National University.
The urban music festival โSharosu-gil Club Dayโ will be held at 7 p.m. on the 3rd. It presents performances of various genres by linking live clubs and cultural spaces in the Sharosu-gil area.
In addition, a village cultural festival is held where residents create and enjoy together.
On October 24, a variety of programs will be presented through the 'Local Sympathy Harmony Festival' in the Cheongnim-dong and Haengun-dong areas and the 'Sinsa Harmony Festival' in the Sinsa-dong area.
District Mayor Park Jun-hee said, โI hope that the cultural events held throughout Gwanak will be a time for residents to take a break and enjoy the atmosphere of fall.โ

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