Seongdong-gu 'Noon Cultural Performance' Begins

The view of Seongdong Chaekmaru where the noon cultural performance took place. Residents enjoying the performance of the invited singer (Fortunato).

‘Noon Cultural Performances’ Receive Great Response from Residents with Beautiful Music and Leisure in Daily Life

Starting with the first performance on the 15th, held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month... Plans to diversify performance venues this year

Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jung Won-oh) will hold the ‘2023 Noon Cultural Performances,’ offering beautiful melodies and moments of leisure in daily life every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month starting from the 15th of this month.

The 2023 Noon Cultural Performances, beginning on the 15th, will visit local residents at 12 PM on every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Starting this year, the venues will expand beyond the existing Seongdong Chaekmaru to include Wangsimni Plaza, the plaza in front of the district office, and other locations to hold performances in various spaces. The first performance on the 15th will be a sophisticated and elegant piano quartet classical stage themed around spring blooming with flowers.

Held at 12 PM on the first floor of Seongdong-gu Office, the Noon Cultural Performances first started in December 2018. Last year, 19 teams from various genres such as classical, popera, gugak (traditional Korean music), and dance performed a total of 13 shows. Many residents visited Seongdong Chaekmaru to enjoy a warm cup of tea along with the performances, savoring healing moments, and the response from residents has grown stronger year by year.

Local artists and busking performance teams wishing to participate in the Noon Cultural Performances can apply for performances at any time. Those interested should contact the Culture and Sports Division of Seongdong-gu Office.

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “I hope the Noon Cultural Performances provide moments of leisure and healing to residents visiting the district office,” and added, “Seongdong-gu will continue to strive to widely offer opportunities for enjoying high-quality cultural performances and other cultural experiences that can be enjoyed in daily life.”