Seocho District to host Korea-France youth festival marking 140 years of ties
Seocho District will hold its third annual youth festival this Saturday, combining Korea's National Youth Day with celebrations marking 140 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and France. "2026 Seocho Youth FESTA x Bonjour, Fete!" runs from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at the picnic grounds of Banpo Han River Park and the outdoor stage at Yebitseom, a cluster of artificial islands on the Han…
Seocho District will host its third annual youth festival this Saturday, coinciding with Korea's National Youth Day and the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The event, titled 2026 Seocho Youth FESTA x Bonjour, Fete!, runs from noon to 8 p.m. at Banpo Han River Park and Yebitseom, a cluster of artificial islands on the Han River in southern Seoul.
Organized primarily by young residents of the district, this year's festival, produced in collaboration with the cultural organization Aim Arts & Culture, combines Korean and French programming throughout the day and evening.
Upon arrival, visitors can explore 18 themed booths, divided into French and Korean culture sections. The French side features activities such as perfume-making, madeleine decorating, Parisian-style photography, caricature drawing, and tarot readings. In contrast, the Korean zone offers K-pop-inspired beauty makeovers, keyring-making workshops with mother-of-pearl inlays, and traditional fried rice-cracker snacks called oranda. A youth volunteer group called S will also play a role in the event's success.
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