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Fri, January 27, 2023 | 21:16
Lifestyle
Where to enjoy end-of-year festivities in Seoul
연말을 즐길 만한 서울의 명소
Posted : 2018-12-28 12:24
Updated : 2019-04-09 11:35
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Christmas is over but there are still plenty of spots in Seoul to feel the holiday spirit and welcome the New Year. Here is a compilation of festive events continuing through the weekend.

크리스마스는 끝났지만 서울에는 아직도 명절 기분을 느끼고 새해를 맞이할 장소가 많다. 여기에 주말 내내 계속되는 축제 행사들이 있다.


Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government

1. Cheonggye Stream Seoul Christmas Festival

청계천 서울 크리스마스 축제


Cheonggye Stream, a reopened waterway that cuts straight through downtown Seoul, is covered with Christmas lights and art installations. The glowing decorations are set up in the first 700-meter stretch of the stream ― starting with the huge cakeshaped Christmas tree at Cheonggye Square ― and will remain until New Year's Day.

서울 시내를 직진으로 관통하는 청계천은 크리스마스 조명과 예술 작품으로 덮여 있다. 이 화려한 장식들은 청계광장의 거대한 케이크 모양의 크리스마스트리부터 시작해 청계천의 첫 700미터 구간에서 설치되어 있으며, 새해까지 계속될 예정이다.


Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government

2. Seoullo 7017

서울로 7017

Seollo 7017, an old overpass transformed into an elevated park last year, just got a dazzling makeover. As the flowers and trees lose their leaves for winter, the pockets of small gardens on the overpass are now wrapped up in strings of lights.

작년 오래된 고가도로에서 지상 공원으로 변신한 서울로 7017은 눈부신 단장을 했다. 겨울 동안 꽃과 나무가 잎을 잃으면서, 고가도로에 있는 이 작은 정원들의 지역은 이제 반짝반짝 빛나는 줄로 아름답게 뒤덮여 있다.


Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
Courtesy of COEX

3. Gangnam-gu Winter Festival

강남구 겨울 축제

Gangnam-gu had a pig as the mascot of its winter festival held at COEX until Dec. 31, as 2019 is the Year of the Pig. An entire corridor on the first floor lobby will host art installations inspired by pigs. A New Year countdown event will also be held at COEX Square, followed by fireworks and music performances.

2019년이 돼지의 해인만큼, 강남구는 12월 31일까지 코엑스에서 열리는 겨울축제의 마스코트를 돼지로 정했다. 1층 로비의 복도 전체가 돼지에 영감을 받은 예술 작품들을 선보인다.
불꽃놀이와 음악 공연에 이어 새해 카운트다운 행사도 코엑스 광장에서 열릴 예정이다.


Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government

4. Sleigh slope at Mapo Oil Tank Culture Park

마포 문화 비축 기지 썰매장


A cultural complex that was formerly an abandoned oil depot, Mapo Oil Tank Culture Park has already held its own Christmas events. However, a makeshift sleigh slope set up indoors will remain open every weekend until Jan. 20 next year.

버려진 석유비축기지였던 '마포 문화 비축 기지'는 이미 크리스마스 행사를 열었다. 실내에 설치된 임시 썰매장은 내년 1월 20일까지 주말마다 개방된다.


Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
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5.Seoul Christmas Market

서울 크리스마스 마켓


The annual Seoul Christmas Market is back in two locations: one next to the ice rink at Seoul Plaza and the other at Dongdaemun Design Plaza(DDP). At each venue, visitors can enjoy food and drinks from 25 food trucks and finish their holiday shopping at 50 booths selling unique handmade arts and crafts.

매년 열리는 서울 크리스마스 마켓이 서울 시청 아이스링크 옆, 동대문 디자인플라자(DDP) 두 곳에 돌아왔다. 각 장소에서, 방문객들은 25대의 푸드트럭의 음식과 음료를 즐길 수 있고 독특한 수공예품을 파는 50개의 부스에서 연말 쇼핑을 할 수 있다.

Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
Courtesy of Jongno-gu Office

6. Daehangno 'Good Street' Marronnier Park Festival

대학로 굿스트릿 마로니에 공원 축제


Daehangno, Seoul's hub for theatergoers, is now decked with lights. A seven-meter-tall giant Christmas tree and an art installation featuring stacks of glowing boxes inscribed with well-wishing New Year messages have been set up at Marronnier Park, located near Daehangno's main street.

연극의 중심지인 대학로는 지금 불빛으로 꾸며져 있다. 대학로 중심가에 위치한 마로니에 공원에는 7m 높이의 대형 크리스마스트리와 새해 메시지들이 새겨진 번쩍이는 상자들이 쌓여 있다.


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