Guro District to Open 'Guro G Festival' Along Anyangcheon on the 26th

An Urban Festival Blending Gardens, Lights, and Performances

Guro District in Seoul (District Mayor Jang Inhong) will host the "2025 Guro G Festival × Eoullim Garden Light Festival" from September 26 to 28 along the Anyangcheon area. This festival is an urban outdoor event that combines gardens, lights, and culture and the arts, offering residents a vibrant cultural experience with nighttime illuminations, diverse performances, and hands-on programs.

A view of the Guro G Festival held at Anyangcheon last year. Provided by Guro District.

The festival will kick off with the "Eoullim Garden Light Festival" lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. on September 19. The light festival will run daily from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Ecological Flower Garden until October 26, for a total of 38 days, providing nighttime visitors with a variety of dazzling illuminations and photo zones.

The main festival events begin on September 26. At 1 p.m., a pre-show by singer Seo Young-eun will open the "Guro Garden Festa" at the Anyangcheon Ecological Flower Garden. At 2 p.m., the "20th G Valley Necktie Run" will take place around the G Valley Mario Tower. The official opening ceremony and the Guro District Resident Awards will be held at 7 p.m., with popular singers such as Bada, Min Kyunghoon, Ulala Session, and Maya performing on the opening stage to liven up the atmosphere.

On the second day, September 27, the "Carbon Neutral City Guro Proclamation Ceremony" and the "Guro Carbon Zero Walk" will promote environmental values. At 2 p.m. on the same day, the "Guro Book Festival" will open at the Anyangcheon Water Playground, followed by the "4th Industrial Creative Convergence Competition" and the "Resident Autonomy Program Presentation." In the evening, the main stage will feature the unique "DJ Retro Night" event.

On the final day, September 28, the "Club Arts Festival" will be held at 2 p.m., and at 7 p.m., the "Eoullim Dream Concert" special broadcast (JTV) will feature performances by Jang Minho, Lyn, Park Changgeun, Yoon Suhyun, and others. The festival will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display.

A variety of ongoing programs will also be available. The "Eco-Friendly Food Market" will operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for all three days, while the children's theme park and flea market will be open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. The mini train (Culture Train 959) will run from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. All performances and exhibitions are free of charge, but some hands-on programs and the mini train require a fee.

Jang Inhong, Mayor of Guro District, stated, "This year's festival is themed 'Eoullim,' embracing all generations and social groups and reflecting Guro's unique character. I hope everyone can come together to laugh and enjoy themselves in the natural urban space of Anyangcheon."

Provided by Guro District.

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