PHOTOS: Silvergrass festival opens in Seoul

By Han Jun-gu Posted : October 21, 2024, 17:53 Updated : October 21, 2024, 17:53
SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - The Seoul Silvergrass Festival is being held in Mapo, Seoul, from Oct. 19 to 25. The festival takes place in a silvergrass field spanning about 198,000 square meters. This regenerated park, once a landfill, has been restored to nature from barren land. The festival, which began when the park opened in 2002, marks its 23rd anniversary this year.
 
A view of the Seoul silvergrass festival in Seoul on Oct. 21, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
Visitors take photos at the Seoul silvergrass festival in Seoul on Oct. 21, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
Children head towards the Seoul silvergrass festival in Seoul on Oct. 21, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
Children hang wish papers on ropes at the Seoul silvergrass festival in Seoul on Oct. 21, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
Visitors take photos at the Seoul silvergrass festival in Seoul on Oct. 21, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
Visitors enjoy the scenery at the Seoul silvergrass festival in Seoul on Oct. 21, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu
 
Visitors enjoy the scenery at the Seoul silvergrass festival in Seoul on Oct. 21, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

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