'Culture and art suddenly splashed across a chill natural setting' — classical performances and busking concerts run from Friday through Nov. 15 on the deck in front of the Geumcheon Garden Support Center
Geumcheon-gu will host "Omi Ecological Park Forest Live," a series of classical and busking performances set amid the natural surroundings of Omi Ecological Park.
The series is part of a resident-participatory budget project titled "From Gamrocheon to Omi: A Cultural Walk in Nature." Built around the concept of "culture and art suddenly splashed across a chill natural setting," the program pairs music with the park's open-air environment so that residents can enjoy arts and culture close to their everyday lives.
The performances run from Friday through Nov. 15 — six shows in total — on the outdoor deck in front of the Geumcheon Garden Support Center inside Omi Ecological Park.
The lineup blends classical recitals by professional musicians with accessible busking sets, creating an open cultural stage where visitors can stroll through the autumn park, take in live music, and linger with family and friends.
The series opens Friday and Saturday with two string quartet performances by the Seoul Neo Arts Association, a nonprofit that pursues fine art and quality-of-life enrichment while working to broaden public engagement with classical music. Each performance pairs the rich melodies of string instruments with commentary from a conductor, making classical music more approachable for general audiences.
From Nov. 8 through Nov. 15, the busking group Miwanyechan will take the stage for four performances, presenting a total of eight songs. The three-member cast — all working professionals in their everyday lives — will perform under the concept of "busking that gives you a pause," aiming to fill the autumn park with music in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
The district hopes the series will let residents soak up the season's atmosphere and enjoy live music without traveling far from home.
"We put together these performances so that residents can find a moment of ease in a nearby park, enjoying nature and music together," Geumcheon-gu District Mayor Choi Ki-chan said. "We hope that through the deep melodies of classical music and the vibrant energy of busking, Omi Ecological Park will become a cultural destination that residents love to visit."
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