Hanwha will host the 'Hanwha Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026' on September 5 at Yeouido Hangang Park. This year's festival has been moved up to accommodate the Chuseok holiday and increased foreign tourist demand, following last year's event held in late September.
According to Hanwha, the festival will run from 1 PM to 10 PM, with the fireworks show beginning at 8 PM. The Seoul International Fireworks Festival, a social contribution initiative by Hanwha Group since 2000, has become a major event in South Korea, attracting over one million visitors each year.
This year's theme is 'Your Infinite Colors,' which aims to express the beauty of life through 'infinite colors' and convey stories of inspiration and hope through the fireworks display.
Three countries will participate in this year's festival, including teams from Hanwha, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Each country's unique style and technical expertise will light up the autumn night sky, promising unforgettable memories for attendees.
The fireworks show will kick off at 8 PM sharp with the U.K. team, presenting a special display titled 'Colours Reimagined' designed exclusively for the festival. This 15-minute show will be synchronized with the K-pop song 'Soda Pop' by Demon Hunters. Following this, the U.S. team will take the stage at 8:20 PM with a performance themed 'Instrumental Illumination,' featuring the grandeur of light set to the melodies of 'O Fortuna' from Carmina Burana.
The finale will be presented by the South Korean team, Hanwha, which will showcase a display inspired by Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night,' titled 'The Starry Night - A Puzzle of Light.' This segment will also feature an emotional fireworks display set to the song 'The Wind Blows' by singer Lee Sora.
This year, new features include a 'Tower Fireworks' display utilizing the Wonhyo Bridge and a 'Bridge Display' with various patterns. A signature 'Decalcomania' display will also be performed, with fireworks symmetrically launched from both sides of the Han River above the Wonhyo Bridge.
Hanwha is collaborating with the Seoul city government and the Seoul Tourism Foundation to provide various viewing areas and experience programs from Nodeul Island to Yeouido Hangang Park. They will also offer tourism packages linking Seoul's cultural and artistic events with the Pompidou Center Hanwha for foreign tourists.
Safety measures will be enhanced this year, with over 5,000 personnel deployed for safety management and order maintenance, including 1,200 volunteers from Hanwha. The event will utilize 'Orange Safety' to measure real-time crowd density and KT's 5G network slicing technology to monitor the situation on-site.
Hanwha has developed its fireworks business based on its expertise in the explosives industry. In addition to the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, the company has gained experience in major domestic fireworks events, showcasing multimedia fireworks shows that synchronize music with the timing of the fireworks.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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