Spring festival begins at representative attractions in eastern Seoul

Seongdong-gu, Seoul will hold the '2026 Eungbongsan Forsythia Festival' at Eungbongsan Mountain for two days from the 27th to the 28th. Eungbongsan Mountain is a famous sunrise spot in the city that offers a panoramic view of the eastern part of Seoul, including the Han River and Seoul Forest. Every spring, the entire mountain is colored with yellow forsythia flowers, making it the first place in Seoul to announce the news of spring.

Seongdong-gu has held this festival every year in accordance with the blooming period of forsythia, and this year also prepared various programs for both residents and visitors to enjoy.

A variety of programs spread over two days

On the first day, the 27th, the opening ceremony was held with an exciting performance by a brass band consisting of brass instruments. Along with experience programs such as Four Cuts of Life and Face Painting, various sculptures such as Forsythia Arch and a photo zone are installed to attract visitors.

On the second day, the 28th, a choir performance by the Boys and Girls Choir is scheduled, and a 'Illustration and Drawing Contest' in which about 300 children and their families participate will be held. Pre-registration for participants is possible through the Seongdong-gu Office website until March 25th, and on-site applications are also accepted on the same day. Experience programs such as Four Cuts of Life and face painting, as well as photo zones, are always open throughout the festival period.

Visitor Information

Seongdong-gu controls vehicle traffic on the Eungbongsan Mountain road during the event period to ensure smooth festival progress. Festival participants and visitors must use public transportation or walk. Those wishing to volunteer can call the Seongdong-gu Volunteer Center or apply through the 1365 volunteer portal.

An official from Seongdong-gu said, “We have prepared a variety of programs in harmony with the bright forsythia so that the whole family can enjoy the warm spring energy together,” and added, “We hope that many residents and visitors will make precious memories at Eungbongsan Mountain.”