Seoul's DDP offers sunset rooftop tours with live music, meditation

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Seoul's iconic architectural marvel, is set to offer sunset rooftop tours with live music and meditation this fall. The Seoul Design Foundation will conduct the "Sunset Tour" every Friday and Saturday from October 16 to November 21. The 90-minute tour, which was first introduced last year, has been expanded to include live performances and mindfulness sessions.

DDP, a futuristic complex designed by the late British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, is renowned for its silver aluminum panels that reflect the hues of the setting sun. Visitors will enjoy panoramic city views as they stroll along the building's curving roof. On Fridays, the rooftop will come alive with the music of singer-songwriters and a flutist, creating a captivating backdrop against the city skyline and the sun's descent.

On Saturdays, a more serene atmosphere will prevail as participants engage in meditation accompanied by the resonant sounds of singing bowls. These bowl-shaped instruments, when struck or rubbed, produce a soothing melody that guides attendees to focus on their breathing and the surrounding sounds. Tours commence at 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in October, followed by 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.