2024, Make a Wish to Mir (Dragon)!” Exhibition: Seoul’s Nature Art Showcase

Seoul World Cup Park to Host “2024, Make a Wish to Mir (Dragon)!” Exhibition

Seoul, South Korea – The Seoul Western Park and Green Space Agency announced on the 5th that they will be hosting a nature art exhibition titled “2024, Make a Wish to Mir (Dragon)!” at the UNICEF Square in Peace Park, utilizing the Miscanthus sinensis grass. This exhibition will commemorate the Year of the Dragon.

Engaging Visitors with Winter Attractions

In its 6th year, the Winter Art Exhibition, which makes use of the byproduct of the Sky Park in World Cup Park, aims to provide entertainment for visitors seeking winter attractions.

A Celebration of Mir (Dragon)

The “2024, Make a Wish to Mir (Dragon)!” exhibition plans to showcase large-scale sculptures of the Mir family, including a 4m-tall father dragon, a 3m-tall mother dragon, and a 2m-tall baby dragon, made of Miscanthus sinensis.

Opportunity for Citizen Participation

This year, citizens will have the opportunity to directly participate in the creation of the baby dragon sculpture.

Traditional Weaving Techniques

On the 23rd, at the UNICEF Square in Peace Park, the process of creating the Miscanthus sinensis dragon using the traditional weaving technique called ‘Ieong-itchi’ will be demonstrated.

Recruiting Elementary School Students

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Seoul Metropolitan Government will recruit 30 elementary school students born in the Year of the Dragon (2012) through the Seoul Public Service Reservation website. Any elementary school student who wishes to participate in the creation of the dragon sculpture can apply.

Open to All Residents

Both elementary school students and their families residing in Seoul are eligible to participate, and there is no participation fee.

Emphasizing Citizen Participation

Yoo Yong-nam, the director of Seoul Western Park and Green Space Agency, emphasized the importance of citizen participation in completing this exhibition, hoping that citizens can feel the value and beauty of the park created together.

Source: NNS (Newswire)