900 drones, K-pop stars to light up Songpa's autumn festival

Songpa District, located in southeastern Seoul, will host its 26th annual cultural festival beginning Wednesday. This event will showcase a fusion of traditional heritage and contemporary K-pop and Korean culture, taking place at the 88 Lawn Plaza within the park. The festival officially commences on October 23 at 7 p.m., kicking off with a spectacular drone show comprising 900 drones.

This aerial display will be accompanied by a media art presentation and contemporary dance performances. The program will also feature the Songpa District Symphony Orchestra's rendition of "O Fortuna" and a vocal trio comprising tenors Yoon Jung-soo, Jin Sung-won, and Lee Dong-myung.

Later in the evening, K-pop and hip-hop artists Davichi and Loco will perform on stage. The following day will shift focus towards community engagement, commencing with the musical gala "Standing by the River." This performance will reimagine the historical Baekjae period (18 B.C.-660 A.D.) legend of Domi Ferry. Following this, residents from across the district will participate in the Hanmaeum Eoull Madang program, displaying a range of talents cultivated over time.