Experience the Light and History at Gwanghwamun Plaza
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From November 20th for three weeks, every Friday and Saturday, we will be operating the 'Light Story Tour' at Gwanghwamun Plaza.
In the evening, enjoy media art installations, and during the day, participate in interactive tours featuring historical commentary and quizzes. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Experience a dazzling display of lights at night,
and an exciting historical exploration during the day!
Join us for a special experience of Seoul's media art and history with the Light Story Tour at Gwanghwamun Plaza!
Returning this year, the popular program from the 'Light Festival', the Gwanghwamun Plaza Exploration Tour transforms into the 'Light Story Tour' to enjoy the plaza as a media gallery!
Light Story Tour
Going beyond simple explanations, this program includes media art commentary and history quiz challenges, allowing participants to see and experience directly.
Operating Period: From November 20th for three weeks
Operating Days: Every Friday and Saturday
Discover the new charm of Gwanghwamun Plaza through media art at night and historical stories and quiz challenges during the day!
What tours are available during the evening for the Light Story Tour?
From November 20th to December 4th, the evening tours will take place every Friday, offering a new sensory experience with the city's lights.
Light Story Tour 'Evening Tour'
1. Media Wall at Haechi Square (53m long)
- Artist Seok Chang-woo: 'Breath of Food'
- Artist Kim Ji-ah: 'Garden of Lost Emotions'
2. Exterior of Sejong Center: 'Atelier Gwanghwa'
- Artists Han Seung-gu & Hong Na-gyeom: 'Dyeing Light'
- Media facade representing relationships, memories, and time with light
3. Memorial Wall at the Garden of Gratitude
- Media artwork created in the shape of 23 waves
- New artworks to be unveiled in December!
- Atelier Gwanghwa: Works by artist Paki and representative videos of Gwanghwamun
- Haechi Square Media Wall: Seasonal themed exhibition by artists Raun, Meligraphic, V.P., and So Eun-bi
Special Program (November 27)
- English guided tour for foreigners
- Story tour introducing the Memorial Wall at the Garden of Gratitude at 7 PM
Experience a special Seoul night with light and art through Seoul's media art!
What tours are available during the day for the Light Story Tour?
Walk around Gwanghwamun Plaza with a guide, listen to historical stories, and enjoy quizzes and photo missions!
History Commentary Tour
This tour engages participants with the hidden historical stories of Gwanghwamun Plaza.
Schedule: November 21, 28, December 5
Times: 11 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM
Each tour lasts about 50 minutes.
Main Exploration Course: Plaza Forest → Statue of General Yi Sun-sin → Open Yard → Play Yard → Statue of King Sejong → Garden of Gratitude → Yugu Preservation Hall
Don’t miss out on the must-see historical stories!
Discover the hidden history and charm of Gwanghwamun Plaza!
How to apply for the Light Story Tour?
Don't miss this special time meeting light and history!
Application Schedule: From 2 PM on November 13 (Friday)
Maximum of 30 participants per session.
Each person can reserve up to 2 tickets.
Gwanghwamun Plaza's special tour is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to apply!
Experience the hidden historical stories and media art of Gwanghwamun Plaza this weekend!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/haechiseoul/224475440143
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