Daily Busan
The lights are brightly shining ③Seomyeon & Gwangbok-ro
When winter settles over Busan, the city doesn't dim －it shines. Neighborhood by neighborhood, brilliant light displays transform coastal parks, bustling streets and sandy beaches into glowing nighttime escapes. From whimsical installations to immersive media art, Busan's winter festivals offer the perfect reason to step outside, bundle up and explore the city after dark.
🌟 Seomyeon Light Festival
＊Until Feb. 24 ＊Lights on 6 to 11 p.m. daily
Right in the heart of Busan, Seomyeon glows with urban charm as the Seomyeon Light Festival returns for its sixth year. Under the theme "Light Station," it brings rest, romance and excitement to the city's busiest streets.
Across Seomyeon 1-beon-ga, five themed zones offer colorful displays and engaging photo spots. The main attraction, Light Station, symbolizes Seomyeon's role as a bustling transit hub and serves as the festival's lively starting point. Golden lights sweep across the streets, adding sparkle and warmth to the district's nightlife.
Fireworks-inspired displays, glowing trees and festive backdrops create an irresistible evening atmosphere for friends, couples and families.
🌟 Gwangbok-ro Winter Light Tree Festival
＊Until Feb. 22 ＊Lights on 5:30 to 10 p.m. daily
A cornerstone of Busan's holiday season, the Gwangbok-ro Winter Light Tree Festival invites visitors into a world filled with brilliant, vivid light. This year's theme, "K-Nuri," blends "K" for Korea with "nuri," meaning "world," symbolizing a bright, imaginative journey through Korean culture.
More than 100 illuminated displays turn the streets into a radiant corridor. Media trees, shimmering arches and a fountain of light set a festive scene, while installations infused with Korean humor and tradition add delightful surprises. Keep an eye out for a tiger wearing a traditional "gat," or a figure sporting the iconic "hahoe" mask. Abundant photo spots and cheerful street gardens create an inviting atmosphere for anyone hoping to experience Busan's vibrant winter spirit.
<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>
sweep: 휩쓸다 irresistible: 거부할 수 없는 installation: 조형물 vibrant: 활기찬
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