Gokseong Festival: Where Nature Meets Art - The Seomjingang International Experimental Arts Festival (SIEAF)
29-7 Sin-gi-ri, Gokseong-eup, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
An experimental stage where nature and art converge.
The Seomjingang International Experimental Arts Festival.
The river, forest, and village become one stage.
SIEAF is back.
A participatory festival focusing on the audience 'moving together' beyond 'just watching'.
Performances, workshops, and plogging performances will take place throughout Gokseong.
1. At a Glance
10/23 (Thu)
Special: 08:00–17:00
White Flash Mob (Seoul → Gokseong)
Special: 10:00–17:00
Seomjingang Plogging Performance (Seomjingang riverside → Amnok Recreational Park)
Performance: 'Seomjingang Toad & Goblin Party' @ Amnok Recreational Park
10/24 (Fri)
Performance: 'Gwaneum Smile in the Forest' @ Gwaneumsa Temple Entrance
10/25 (Sat)
Performance: 'Seomjingang Goblin Day Market' @ Goblin Village
10/26 (Sun)
Performance: 'Fairytale Garden Fairytale World' @ Fairytale Garden
* Program and times are subject to change depending on site conditions. Please check the notice before visiting!
2. What was it like last year?
15 overseas artists from 12 countries and about 50 domestic artists participated.
Established as a venue for international exchange.
Combined audience-participatory performances, exhibitions, and workshops while moving through natural spaces.
It was a year of promoting the local scenery of Gokseong to the world.
3. Key Highlights This Year!
Canoe plogging in the river → Creating on-site installation art with collected materials
Meditation dance and Butoh workshop to open the senses of the body (Advance reservation recommended)
White flash mob project connecting the city and nature
Art product exhibition and sales (One-stop from artwork appreciation to goods purchase)
4. Viewing Tips
Advance reservation is recommended for workshops.
Comfortable shoes and outerwear are essential due to frequent movement along the riverside/forest path.
Bring gloves and a water bottle when participating in plogging, and follow the waste separation guidelines.
Be sure to check the guidelines for each performance/artwork regarding photo and video shooting.
How to Enjoy (Recommended Route)
Check the schedule with the QR code → Choose the date of the performance you are interested in
Participate in workshops/plogging performances during the day
Watch the main performance around sunset
Finish by picking up art goods at the exhibition and sales
The moment nature becomes the stage, we, the audience, become part of the artwork.
Experience a night that awakens new senses in the Seomjingang River this fall.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/namdokorea/224027212875
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