Han River family festival to feature films, jazz, 7,500 books
Seoul will host a family festival along the Han River from beginning Saturday, offering books, music, games and hands-on activities, the city government said Thursday. The 2026 Hangang Family Festival will be held through Oct. 18 at Gwangnaru and Jamwon Han River parks, two of the riverside parks along the Han River, which runs through the center of the capital. Gwangnaru Park will host the event…
Seoul will host the 2026 Hangang Family Festival along the Han River from Saturday through October 18, the city government announced on Thursday. The event will take place at Gwangnaru and Jamwon Han River parks, situated along the iconic river that winds through the South Korean capital. Gwangnaru Park will host the festival every Saturday and Sunday for a total of six days, while Jamwon Park will feature a performance program by local artists, teenagers, and residents on October 9.
Visitors can easily reach Jamwon Park via the Apgujeong stop of the Hangang Bus or the city's river ferry service.
The festival's theme, "Hangang Moeumjip," is a play on words, with "Moeumjip" meaning an anthology and "jip" on its own meaning home. The festival aims to bring together the diverse interests of family members in one place by offering a range of activities. Reading areas along the river's edge will provide roughly 7,500 books, with 6,000 located at Gwangnaru Park and 1,500 at Jamwon Park.
The collection encompasses picture books, essays, travel narratives, and more. Additionally, there will be 400 seats, including comfortable beanbags, mats, and shaded spots, ensuring a pleasant experience for festival-goers.
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