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Hangang Summer Festival

한강몽땅 여름축제

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257, Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성동구 강변북로 257 (성수동1가))

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Hangang Summer Festival (or Hangang Mongttang Festival) is the largest riverside culture festival held annual, enjoyed by visitors and citizens of Seoul alike. Programs are organized by the Hangang Project Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government in cooperation with various civic organizations, transforming the Hangang River into a joy-filled playground. Activities found at the event grounds and participating organizations span a wide variety of sectors, including: camping, water leisure sports, concerts, film screenings, street festivals, cycling, paper boat racing, fire art, and traditional art performances.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Start date: 2015.07.17
End date: 2015.08.23
Age limit: Open to visitors of all age
Venue: 11 different locations of Hangang River and Parks
Venue info: The festival takes place at multiple locations around Hangang River, therefore taking public transportation (subway or bus) is strongly recommeded during the event period.
Show times: Detailed schedules will be announced at the official website.
Admission: Varies by programs (some may charge a participation fee).

Updated 2016.10.18

Introduction

Programs

Hangang Summer Campground
Hangang Box One Race
Hangang Fire Dancing Festival
Hangang Story Fashion Show
Outdoor Concert
Street Performance
Movie Showcase
Eletro Dash (night marathon with dance party)
and more.

(* Program details are subject to change depending on the year.)

How to Particpate

hangang.seoul.go.kr/project
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French)

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257, Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line B Seoul Forest (서울숲) - 594.4m
Subway Line 2 Ttukseom (뚝섬) - 1053.1m
Subway Line B Apgujeong Rodeo (압구정로데오) - 1266.5m
Subway Line 2 Seongsu (성수) - 1390.6m
Subway Line K Eungbong (응봉) - 1413.6m
Subway Line 3 Apgujeong (압구정) - 1762.7m
Subway Line 2 Hanyang Univ. (한양대) - 1847.4m

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