Worker’s Day is a designated holiday aimed at recognizing and appreciating the hard work of workers and boosting their enthusiasm for work.
Established as a national holiday, Workers’ Day promotes the importance of labor in industrial society, uplifts the spirit of workers, enhances work morale, fosters harmonious labor-management relations, and cultivates environmental conservation awareness among the people.
Children’s Day is a designated holiday aimed at fostering children to grow up upright, wise, and courageous.
Established as a national holiday, Children’s Day cultivates an affectionate attitude towards children and promotes their healthy development by fostering a nationwide atmosphere of care and support.
Parents’ Day is a designated holiday aimed at recognizing gratitude towards ancestors and parents, and emphasizing the protection of adults and the elderly.
Established as a national holiday, Parents’ Day honors traditional virtues of gratitude towards parents and respect for adults and the elderly.
Celebrated annually on May 8th, on this day, family members express their gratitude by gifting carnations to their parents and spending time together as a family.
Teachers’ Day is a designated holiday aimed at fostering a societal atmosphere of respect for educational authority and honoring teachers.
Established as a national holiday, Teachers’ Day seeks to elevate the morale of educators and enhance their social status by promoting a culture of respect for educational authority. It is commemorated on May 15th, the birthday of King Sejong.
Across the country, students express their gratitude to their teachers by gifting carnations, symbolizing their appreciation for the guidance and support they receive.
Buddha’s Birthday is a significant Buddhist holiday that commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama.
As one of the most important Buddhist festivals, Buddha’s Birthday has been celebrated in Korea as a traditional folk holiday for centuries and continues to be observed to this day, regardless of religious affiliation.
On this day, various events are held at major temples, including the Buddhist Lantern Festival and Gwandeungnori.
※ Lunar calendar: A traditional Korean calendar still in use today for determining dates of holidays such as Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok (lunisolar calendar)
“The Hangang River Light Show is a multimedia drone show featuring various drones, including LED drones, firework drones, and water drones, in the backdrop of the Hangang River.
The light show unfolds with diverse themes and concepts, with content changing depending on the season or event schedule. Typically, the show includes unique stage performances along the Hangang River, illuminated bridges, and buildings, as well as fireworks.
The Hangang River Light Show can be a special experience for visitors, who can enjoy Seoul’s beautiful night view alongside this captivating event. It’s a great opportunity for visitors to appreciate the beauty of the Hangang River and immerse themselves in the unique culture of Seoul.”
Hangang Park for Reading Books is a special space where visitors can enjoy both the beauty of the Hangang River’s nature and the pleasure of reading.
Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival is an annual event held at Banpo Hangang River Park and the Jamsugyo Bridge in Seoul.
During this festival, vehicular traffic is suspended, allowing visitors to walk or cycle across the bridge while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Hangang River. Additionally, various events such as Small Library, flea markets, street performances, food trucks, and photo zones are organized, providing visitors with a unique and memorable experience.”
The Hangang Space-Out Competition is a unique event that questions whether doing nothing is a waste of time in our busy modern society. It offers a fresh perspective on the leisure and relaxation culture of modern people and serves as a group performance where participants can experience stress relief and mental stability.
During the competition, silence is required from participants. They can signal their needs using colored cards: ?Red Card (for a massage when feeling sleepy) ?Blue Card (for water when thirsty) ?Yellow Card (for a fan when hot) ?Black Card (for other needs). Upon showing these cards, the event staff will assist accordingly.
The championship winner is determined by a combination of ‘Heart Rate Graph’ and ‘On-Site Citizen Voting.’ Participants use wristband heart rate monitors to track their heart rates. Those maintaining a stable or decreasing heart rate are recognized as an ‘excellent participant.’