Mapo District Hosts 3rd Red Road Festival Through the 21st

Mapo District in Seoul (Mayor Kangsoo Park) announced on September 21 that it is hosting the 3rd Red Road Festival in the Red Road area on September 20 and 21.

Park Gangsu, mayor of Mapo District, is delivering a greeting at the Red Road Festival. Provided by Mapo District Office.

The Red Road Festival is a celebration held on Mapo's signature tourism-specialized street, where safety, culture, tourism, and nature come together. Since its debut in 2023, it has received an enthusiastic response and is now in its third year. This year’s event features a variety of performances, exhibitions, traditional games, and a wide range of experiential programs across the Red Road sections R1 to R6.

The opening ceremony began on September 20 at the special stage in Red Road R6 with a performance by the West African performing arts group Ponike. This was followed by an introduction video about Red Road, a greeting from Kangsoo Park, mayor of Mapo District, congratulatory remarks from guests, and a performance commemorating the third anniversary of Red Road.

The second part featured the Hanbok Festa in Red Road, including a traditional street parade and performances by the traditional arts group Haerak and the Korean music group Lapola. The subsequent Hanbok fashion show showcased both royal Hanbok from the Joseon Dynasty and modern reinterpretations of Hanbok, captivating both local and international visitors. The third part of the event was enlivened by performances from singers featured on Sing Korea and local residents, further heightening the festive atmosphere.

Kangsoo Park, mayor of Mapo District, stated, "Red Road has continuously evolved, developing into a street where people want to stay and where art is alive and breathing. Mapo District will continue to join hands with residents to pursue ongoing innovation and development."