By Park Hye Ri
Video = Seoul Metropolitan Government's YouTube account

A major spring festival in Seoul next month will highlight the capital's colorful charm and beautiful nature.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on April 23 said it will host Seoul Festa 2024 from May 1-6 across the city at places like Seoul Plaza and Gwanghwamun Square.

Under the theme "Enjoy All That Seoul," this year's edition will allow the public and people from around the world to enjoy what the capital has to offer.

The first event on May 1 is Opening Party at Seoul Plaza, followed by Blossom Party from May 2-3 featuring the city's culture and performances and K-Star Challenge, where people can strut their skills in beauty and dance.

Gwanghwamun Square will turn into a playground zone where anyone can take part in and experience. The six-section Seoul Style Road will allow visitors to try the city's culture, fashion, beauty and food.

The Seoul Road Show on May 4 will allow visitors to draw on Sejong-daero Road and participate in street performances. At 4:30 p.m. that day, a concert will feature performances by K-pop acts such as Kim Tae-woo, Fromis 9 and SF9.

On May 4-5 at the Picnic Zone of Noeul Park in the city's Sangam-dong neighborhood, visitors to the event "Meat Grill Picnic in Seoul" can taste barbecue and other domestic foods along with regional specialties.

Sideline events during the festival include the Hangang Drone Light Show (April 27, May 6), Seoul Circus Festival (May 4-5), K-Royal Culture Festival (April 27-May 5) and Myeongdong Festival (April 26-May 6).

More information on the festival's main venues and its programs is available on the event's official website (www.seoulfesta.com) and Instagram account (@seoulfesta_official).

"As as a leading spring festival of the city, Seoul Festa offers a great opportunity to experience the city's culture and charm in one place," said Kim Young Hwan, director-general of the ministry's Tourism and Sports Bureau. "Please come to Seoul Festa, which is richer and more diverse this year, to experience the city's brilliance to the fullest."

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