Seoul Nori Madang
서울놀이마당
Culture space · Songpa-gu
A circular open-air stage on the west lake of Seokchon Lake, hosting free traditional folk performances such as Songpa Sandae Noli.
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Source: songpa.go.kr
Nearby in Songpa-gu
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The Jamsil flats north of today's Seokchon Lake were once the Han River, with a ferry landing south of Seoho. Over time silt built up into an artificial island, splitting the river into the Songpa and Sincheon channels, which ran from below Gwangjin Bridge past present-day Seokchon Lake to Jamsil Baseball Stadium.
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A city lake famous for spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. The 2.5 km loop walk and night views of Lotte Tower are free.
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Dolmari Library
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Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
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