The area around Jwagwang Stream in Junggwan, Busan Gijang-gun, will transform into a festival site combining learning, play, and autumn performances for children and teenagers.
The Gijang-gun Office announced on October 13 that the 12th Junggwan Ecological Stream Learning Culture Festival will take place from October 16 to 18 at Junggwan Central Park and the Jwagwang Stream area.
Organized by the Junggwan Ecological Stream Learning Culture Festival Committee, this event features a blend of educational and cultural programs for children and teenagers, along with performances and hands-on activities for families.
Now in its 12th year, the Junggwan Ecological Stream Learning Culture Festival was recognized as the best festival in the 2023 Busan city district festival evaluation and was selected as a promising festival for 2024.
On the first day, October 16, the festival will kick off with a robot and bubble performance titled 'Dream Stage' for young children, followed by a 'Bridge Talk Concert' featuring comedian Kim Hae-jun. The evening will conclude with 'Autumn Resonance Live,' featuring singer Park Hye-kyung and the band Kano.
On October 17, youth will take the stage for the 'Dream Light Stage,' and there will be a Jwagwang Stream parade and an official opening ceremony. A drawing contest and a writing contest will also be held to showcase the creativity and expression of children and teenagers.
In the evening, the 'Moonlit Youth Gathering' will take place, with performances by singer DinDin and the DJ Double B Crew, continuing the festive atmosphere for the youth.
The final day, October 18, will begin with a community walking event, followed by the 'Jwagwang Stream Local Garden Children's Song Festival.' After the closing ceremony, the 'Junggwan Autumn Night Concert' will feature performances by singer Lee Eun-mi and Jo Jazz.
Throughout the festival, various educational and experiential programs will be available at Jwagwang Stream. On October 17 and 18, the 'Green Robot Challenge' will be held at the Junggwan Gateball Court, and science and English experiential learning will take place at the plaza in front of the Junggwan Children's Library. A youth-run experience booth and on-site admission consulting booth will be set up at the Fountain Plaza.
Additionally, the festival will include ecological experiences at Jwagwang Stream, a book concert, a football challenge by the Gijang County Football Team, a flea market, street performances, busking at Jwagwang Stream, and the Gijang County Dasima Market, among various side events.
Woo Seong-bin, the mayor of Gijang-gun, stated, "We have created a space for children and teenagers, the future leaders, to freely dream and cultivate their creativity. I hope this festival serves as a stepping stone for their growth and creates precious memories for families."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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