Seongsu Streets in Style: When Hanbok Meets Hip Seoul

From Sept 25 to 28, Seoul will host the 2025 K‑Traditional Culture Festival in Seongsu, Seongdong District, spotlighting the evolution of Korean tradition into modern urban life.  Over 30 artists will exhibit their interpretations of traditional daily life in the “Modern Korean Lifestyle” exhibition. 

2025 K-Traditional Culture Festival

The festival also includes a pop‑up market with hanbok, hansik (traditional Korean food), crafts, plus workshops like redesigning unused hanbok pieces and knotted craft art.  Evening performances (gilnori street parades, cheongsaja lion dances) will animate the streets.  It’s a chance to see how old and new combine in Seoul culture.o 28, Seoul will host the 2025 K‑Traditional Culture Festival in Seongsu, Seongdong District, spotlighting the evolution of Korean tradition into modern urban life.  Over 30 artists will exhibit their interpretations of traditional daily life in the “Modern Korean Lifestyle” exhibition.  The festival also includes a pop‑up market with hanbok, hansik (traditional Korean food), crafts, plus workshops like redesigning unused hanbok pieces and knotted craft art.  Evening performances (gilnori street parades, cheongsaja lion dances) will animate the streets.  It’s a chance to see how old and new combine in Seoul culture.

Vocabulary

-전통 (jeontong) – tradition

-공예 (gongye) – craft / handmade art

-한식 (hansik) – Korean cuisine

-재해석하다 (jaehaeseokhada) – to reinterpret

-거리 퍼레이드 (geori peureideu) – street parade

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