Seoul Lantern Festival 2024 ✨ Seoul's Representative Festival Illuminating the Winter Night! (Schedule, Photo Zones, Tips)

Scene from the 2023 Gwanghwamun Market / Source: Seoul Lantern Festival Website

Hello! Seoul's representative festival that makes the winter night most beautiful, Seoul Lantern Festivalis back. This festival, which moves us every year with new themes and light sculptures, seems like it will be a wonderful experience you'll regret missing this year as well. Especially this year, they say they've finished preparing to color the winter night brilliantly with even more special sculptures and experiential programs. So, shall we learn more about the Seoul Lantern Festival now?

Seoul Lantern Festival 2024, What's the theme?

This year's theme for the Seoul Lantern Festival is "SOUL LANTERN: Seoul, Playing with Light". This festival, which unfolds various stories of Seoul with light, will illuminate the Cheonggyecheon area for about a month, from December 13, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The path from Cheonggyegwan Square to Samilgyo will be filled with colorful lanterns, so don't you think it's exciting?

Section 1: Light Performance

Section 2: Escape from Daily Life with Light

Highlights of the Seoul Lantern Festival by Area!

The charm of the Seoul Lantern Festival is, without a doubt, the various light sculptures, right? This year, it will be divided into four sections, showcasing light sculptures with different themes.

1. Light Yeonhee (Zone 1)

• An 8m high, majestic Sandaehee sculpture will capture your attention.
• More than 54 royal processions will recreate the beauty of traditional Yeonhee with light.
• Each sculpture is said to be meticulously crafted, so it seems like it will be fun to take pictures!

2. Escape from Daily Life with Light (Zone 2)

• Sculptures based on traditional games and world landmarks abound.
• You can feel like you're traveling the world from Seoul, with the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, and a mysterious sea.

Section 3: Joys of Everyday Life

3. Pleasures of Daily Life (Zone 3)

• Sculptures themed on the joys of nature and traditional weddings have been prepared.
• It seems touching that our warm and simple daily lives are expressed with light, don't you think?

4. A Light Stroll Through Seoul (Zone 4)

• Cute Haechi and friends, and a majestic Brachiosaurus are said to appear.
• In particular, the Haechi and friends' train sculpture seems likely to be very popular with children!

2023 Gwanghwamun Market Event Scene

🎄 Enjoy the Gwanghwamun Market Too!

Another joy of the Seoul Lantern Festival is the Gwanghwamun Market. This year, it will be operated under a Santa Village concept decorated with a Christmas theme. With a charming Christmas atmosphere and various experiences available, be sure to stop by!

Things to enjoy at the Gwanghwamun Market

• Santa Village Booth Street: You can see handicrafts and warm accessories at cute red-roofed booths.
• 7 Photo Zones: There are plenty of places to take special photos, such as a reindeer sleigh, a large mailbox, and a mirror room.
• Media Art Works: You can also appreciate unique media art combining Christmas trees and space.
• 14m High Main Tree: Don't miss the huge white tree, the landmark of the Gwanghwamun Market!

Tips for Enjoying the Seoul Lantern Festival to the Fullest!

1. Use Public Transportation!
Many people will gather during the festival, so it's better to use the subway or bus.

2. Check the Official Website!
Check the program schedule and key information in advance on the official Seoul Lantern Festival website.

3. Information Updates via SNS Follow
Following the @seoullanternfestival account on Instagram will allow you to quickly learn about the latest news.

4. Participate in Experiential Programs!
Participate in various Christmas experiential programs held at Gwanggyo Gallery and create special memories.

5. Use the Leaflet
The leaflets distributed on-site contain the location and description of the main sculptures, so use them.

Seoul Lantern Festival, A Special Winter Night Gift

The Seoul Lantern Festival, where you can enjoy a beautiful spectacle of light with loved ones at the end of the year! If you want to create special winter night memories, be sure to visit. It will be an even more fulfilling day if you enjoy the Gwanghwamun Market as well!

Festival Related Website

Link : https://www.stolantern.com/

Languages Provided : Korean, English

Instagram Link : https://www.instagram.com/gwanghwamunmarket/