在光化门SS501，2PM等韩流偶像全体出动演2009/10/20(Tue)12:20 以「流音乐会」裴勇俊为首


11月11日，在首尔市光化门广场「与2010-2012韩国访问年龄宣言纪念 首尔一起流音乐会」被召开。

此次的活动作为在首尔第一次被举行的韩流大规模音乐会很快地裴勇俊参加的事决定着，唤醒着高(贵)的关心。再不仅仅是裴勇俊大东西韩流明星们的参加也被预告中，最近日本和中国，台湾等往返成功内结束音乐会的SS501，由于领导人的脱离弄起了大的回响的2PM也参加，越发将提高气氛。

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※从日本能参加的观看旅行也正在募集。详细这边
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"It is a subculture concert with declaration commemoration Seoul of the year of 2010-2012 South Korea visit" is held in the light making Seoul City gate plaza on November 11.

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SEOUL LANTERN FESTIVAL http://www.jtb.co.jp/shop/daiichi/info/lantern.pdf

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2010-2012 VISIT KOREA YEAR WITH SEOUL 2010 will mark the start of `Visit Korea Year`, a project undertaken to display Korea`s wonders to the world. The event will get underway in Seoul, before heading to Daegu in 2011, and Yeosu in 2012.

http://english.visitseoul.net/visit2007en/

Opening Ceremony

http://www.youtube.com/visitseoul#p/f

Fifty days prior to the event`s official opening, the D-50 Opening Ceremony will be held, attended by important figures from home and abroad, as well as crowds of friendly locals, all eager to celebrate Korean culture and the attractions of their city.

The inaugural lighting of the Seoul Lantern Festival will be a key part of the event, as will a celebratory performance of Hallyu entertainers, while various events will encourage citizens to participate in the festivities.

The Opening Ceremony has been designed to make citizens proud of their city, providing a foundation to make Seoul one of Asia`s top five tourist cities. We`re proud to offer free tickets to the first 100 applicants - see below for details.



SEOUL LANTERN FESTIVAL 2009

Following the opening ceremony, a five-day-long Lantern Festival will be held along Cheonggyecheon, a pleasant city-centre stream. Continuing a legacy that began six centuries ago in the Joseon Dynasty, beautiful lanterns will sail down the stream each afternoon, enabling visitors to experience Seoul`s past, present and future at the same time.

The themes to be presented are `Wollyu`, looking back at Seoul`s traditional culture; `Hallyu`, expressing the present city and its Hallyu culture; and `Illyu`, depicting Seoul`s future design.


Korea Shaking in 2010


The global community will be heading toward Seoul in the year 2010. In addition to the Lantern Festival, this year will feature the Seoul Design Olympics, the Hi Seoul Festival, the Seoul Beauty Festival, and much more besides.


○ 2010 Visit Korea Year - With Seoul Opening Ceremony

․Date: November 11, 2009 (Wednesday)

․Venue: Cheonggye Open Space


○ SEOUL LANTERN FESTIVAL 2009

․Date: November 11 - 15

․Venue: Cheonggyecheon


Contact Number: 82-2-3788-0882

Homepage: www.visitseoul.net

Lantern Festival marks 50 Day countdown to 2010-2012 Visit Korea celebrations
Date: November 09, 2009

Source: Korea Tourism Organization





Seoul Lantern Festival will kick off at Cheonggye Plaza on November 11th in celebration of the 50 day countdown before the opening of the 2010-2012 VISIT KOREA festivities. The event will include a delightful opening ceremony and concert by famous Korean stars, and lanterns strung up all along the Cheonggyecheon stream.

The festival invites people from all over the world to come to Seoul and light a lantern, a symbol of 'hope and friendship'. Main events will include an opening ceremony, star studded concert and the daily lantern lighting ceremonies. The concert will include a number of famous Hallyu singers, including SS501, MC Mong, FT Island, Lee Jung-hyun and Ivy. Another highlight is the world famous hanbok designer Lee Young Hee whose work will be presented in a fashion show.

The Seoul Lantern Festival will be held in conjunction with celebrations of the 50-day countdown to the 2010-2012 Visit Korea campaign. Over 10,000 lanterns from more than 20 countries worldwide will emit a magical glow along Cheonggyecheon Stream. There are four zones representing their own unique themes: The Gyoryu zone stretches from Cheonggye Plaza to Gwangtonggyo bridge and brings together lanterns from around the globe united in peaceful harmony. The Wollyu zone spans from Gwangtonggyo Bridge to Gwanggyo Bridge and highlights traditional Korean culture while the Hallyu zone provides an opportunity to experience Hallyu culture directly and also includes famous symbols of Seoul. The Illyu zone reaches from Jangtonggyo Bridge to Samilgyo Bridge and represents the future vision of Seoul based on IT technology and design. The four themes will be exhibited along Cheonggyecheon Stream and a lighting ceremony will be held every afternoon during the festival.

A variety of events and performances will also be held around Cheonggyecheon Stream during the festival including the opportunity for visitors to write down their wishes on lanterns that will then be used to build a tunnel around Mojeongyo Bridge. At the lantern-floating event from 5 to 7pm, people will float their lanterns along the beautiful Cheonggyecheon Stream, praying for their dreams to come true.

For further information regarding the Seoul Lantern Festival, visit www.visitseoul.net, the official website for Seoul city tourism.



● INFO

☞ Date:
Seoul Lantern Festival Opening Ceremony - Nov 11th (Wed), 2009, 19:00~21:00
Festival to run from the 11th to the 15th of Nov, 2009
☞ Location: Cheonggye Plaza
☞ How to get there:
Take the subway to exit #5 of Gwanghwamun Stn (line #5)
Or take exit #2 at Euljiro 1(il)-ga Stn from line #2



● Main Events

Date

Venue

Events


11th Nov (Wed) 19:00~21:00
Cheonggye Plaza

Opening Ceremony, special concert


12th (Thu)~15th (Sun) Nov
16:00~17:00/ 19:00~20:00

Gwanggyo brdg.

Acappella performance, B-boy dancing, electric string performance


12th (Thu)~15th (Sun) Nov 14:00~16:00/17:30~19:00

Gwangtonggyo brdg. & nearby area of Gwanggyo brdg.

Sculpture performance, magic show, body painting


14th (Sat)~15th (Sun) Nov 18:00~22:00

Cheonggye Plaza

Lantern coach ride.


12th (Thu)~15th (Sun) Nov
14:00~22:00

Jangtonggyo brdg.~Samilgyo brdg.

Lantern cafe


12th (Thu)~15th (Sun) Nov 17:00~19:00

Gwanggyo brdg.～Jangtonggyo brdg.

Floating wish lanterns


12th (Thu)~15th (Sun) Nov 14:00~22:00

Mojeongyo Bridge, Gwanggyo brdg., & Samilgyo brdg.

Making lanterns out of Hanji (Korean traditional paper)

'Visit Korea Year' events start today

The Visit Korea Committee will commence its inaugural event, "2010-2012 Visit Korea Year" during which time it will be organizing special tours of Korea and a variety of events under the themes of "culture, ecology, and the sea."

The start of the event -- to be held through Sunday -- will be officially unveiled during the opening ceremony to be held at the Chunggye Square in downtown central Seoul today at 7 p.m.

Organized in a joint effort by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and, Seoul City, the opening ceremony will be attended by the Minister of Culture Yu In-chon, Chairman of the Visit Korea Committee Shin Dong-bin, and Seoul City Mayor Oh Se-hoon.







They will also be joined by people involved in the domestic tourism industry along with foreign tourists and local city residents.

Organizers estimate about 2000 visitors including various luminaries and government dignitaries will be in attendance throughout the event.

According to Shin Dong-bin, the newly appointed Chairman of the VKC said, "The goal of this campaign is to actively involve all of our citizens so that it may be an event for all."

Later, local acts will hold music and stage performances during the lighting ceremony for the Seoul Lighting Festival which will include a specially made lantern of popular Korean cartoon character Pororo -- the VKC's official mascot.

The lantern will be prominently displayed in front of the Cheonggye Stream fountain until the end of the five-day event.

Also coinciding with the start of the Visit Korea year, organizers will begin a "courtesy campaign" inviting the university support group "The 1st Smile National Representatives" to promote the opening of the Visit Korea Year's official website, www.visitkoreayear.com.

Commemorating the opening of the official website, the VKC will offer 200,000 won ($173) in cash prizes and hotel accommodation vouchers to 259 visitors to the site.

For a chance to win, visitors must post congratulatory messages regarding the committee's official slogan "Give the gift of smiles to Korea" or pictures of its emblem on the website.

(kws@heraldm.com)





By Song Woong-ki







2009.11.11

http://www.visitkoreayear.com/korea/main/main.asp http://www.visitseoul.net/ http://english.visitseoul.net/visit2007en/

「首尔·灯笼·节日」不是裴勇俊李秉宪出席



　11日下午7点，首尔的清溪广场的特设舞台「与「首尔·灯笼·节日」的开幕点灯式兼2010韩国访问的年龄-首尔」一起开幕纪念仪式被举行了。


　被这个，与李总统夫人一起，作为宣传大使的裴勇俊的出席预定,不过，代替裴勇俊李秉宪出席。面向韩国访问的年龄，做韩国PR，进行了开幕点灯式。




　再者，根据东道主，当初演出被预定的裴勇俊急忙，据说把健康状态不良做为理由停止了出席的。


　开幕式后，下午从8点开始，纪念音乐会被举行了。这个，MBLAQ，IVY，界内·suni，FT.triple，MCmon，i·jonhyon，并且SS501日本受欢迎的美术家们也演出，上了色开幕。同时，歌手的舞台之间modern韩衣服的时装展览也被举行，首尔市长作为模特儿也登场了。




　「首尔·灯笼·节日」15日，在首尔·清溪广场及清溪河周边为止被召开。除了常设展示以外，灯笼制作和灯笼装饰等的体验程序等也被进行。




首尔=野崎友子通讯员

朝鲜日报日语版
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Not Yong but Mr.Lee Byeon Hun attends "Seoul lantern festival".



It is a beginning lighting ceremony of "Seoul lantern festival" in the specially-installed stage in the [kiyotani] plaza in Seoul at 7:00PM of the 11th. ｢Age of 2010 South Korea visit?With Seoul｣The beginning memorial event was held.

lee byeon hun attends instead of bae yong joon though the attendance of bae yong joon who is the ambassador of announcing to public was scheduled to this with first lady Lee. South Korea for the age of the South Korea visit was done and the PR doing and the beginning lighting ceremony were done.




I hear that bae yong joon to which appearance was scheduled at first in haste discontinued attending according to the sponsor side because of bad health.

The commemoration concert was held at 8:00PM after the opening ceremony. Popular artists performed, and beginning was colored to this also in MBLAQ, IVY, Inn [suni], FT.triple, MC Mon, [i] [jonhyon], SS501, and Japan. Moreover, the fashion show of modern South Korea clothes was held between singer's stages, and mayor Seoul appeared as a model.



"Seoul lantern festival" is held around Seoul, the [kiyotani] plaza, and [kiyotanigawa] until the 15th. The lantern making besides the permanent exhibit and the experience program etc. of the lantern of the decoration etc. are done.



Correspondent Tomoko Seoul ..=.. Nozaki

Korean daily report Japanese version
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Lights of culture cluster in Seoul




This is the 52nd in a series of articles highlighting tourism spots in Seoul. The guide for planning weekend trips in the capital city will help readers rediscover Seoul. - Ed.


By Annabelle Lee


Colorful lanterns from all around the world have been gathered together in Cheonggyecheon, the stream running through the heart of Seoul. The fantastic banquet of lighting is on offer to all visitors, reflected in the Cheongyecheon with the sound of running water in the background.


Even in chilly weather Cheonggeycheon is popular with all kinds of people, from office workers in business suits and couples out on a date to families with kids. As the cloudless skies of late autumn turn red with the dying sunset, the colorful lanterns light up one after another.

The lighting festival started on Nov. 11, Wednesday and will run through Nov. 15. The lanterns embellish a 1 km stretch of the watercourse from Cheonggye Square at the top of the stream to the Samilgyo bridge. The event has its origins in Gwandeungnori, a lighting festival that was celebrated throughout the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The festival aims to tell a story about the past, the present and the future of Seoul through the thematic lantern exhibition.







Four theme of Seoul Lantern Festival


The Seoul Lantern Festival has four themes; "Gyoryu," the cultural exchange and communication among the world's citizens represented by the gathering of world lanterns that symbolizes each nation; "Wollyu," the "original wave," which represents Seoul's traditional culture; "Hallyu," the Korean cultural wave of the present day; and "Illyu," which symbolizes the future of Seoul as the world's top city.

The events designed under the first theme Gyoryu are held in the zone from Cheonggye Square through Gwangtong bridge, where the lanterns that represent each country are gorgeously displayed. A gigantic lantern shaped like a "Haechi," a mythical chimera newly chosen as the emblem of Seoul, expresses its welcoming message to others from Japan, Taiwan, and China. The foreign lanterns, put together by master craftsmen, all have intriguing and brand-new styles. In particular, the umbrella-shaped and bamboo-shaped lanterns that were so popular at the Yamaga Lantern Festival held in Gumaamoto, Japan, have been brought here. More famous lanterns, such as the Nebuta from Aomori and the Ganto from Akita, were also included in the exhibition. The Japanese artisans who built them organized the installation and exhibition of their pieces personally. In addition visitors can float lanterns on the Cheonggyecheon with a note expressing their desires.


Lighting festival with 1,500-year tradition from the Silla Dynasty


The area around Gwang Bridge is themed on "Wollyu," reflecting traditional aspects of Korea. The lanterns here celebrate the long-tradition of lantern festivals in Korea, such as "Palgwanhoe" of Silla, the assembly of the Eight Commandments, "Yeondeunghoe: of Goryeo, the Buddhist lantern festival, and Joseon's "Jongno Gwandengnori."

Palgwanhoe was a nationwide grand event lasting from the 6th century until the Goryeo Dynasty took over the country in the 10th century. It was a Buddhist ritual to enforce the eight commandments -- the five grand rules that ban murder, theft, adultery, empty talk and drinking, and an additional three rules that ban extravagance, sitting on a high place, and meals in the afternoon. Around the areas where the Palgwanhoe event took place, "hyangdeung" (fragrant lanterns) were hung, steps were made with wood, and decorative stages called chaebung were erected with five-colored silk curtains hanging above it.


Lanterns with wishes written by visitors to Seoul Lantern Festival light up the area under a bridge by Cheonggyecheon


The Yeondeunghoe of the Goryeo Dynasty was similar to Palgwanhoe. The lantern-lighting event named "Yeondeung" was one of the measures of offering food as a sacrifice to honor the charitable deeds of Buddha. The lanterns are to reflect the bright light his deeds shone on a dark world filled with suffering and negligence. When Yeondeunghoe began, all the outdoor lanternss of the royal palace were lit, and wine and food was served to the royal families and subjects as they enjoyed music, dancing, and plays. During the event, they prayed for the peace and prosperity of the nation and the royal family.

The Gwandeungnori event held in the Joseon Dynasty was also called "Hoginori." During the festival period until prior to the Buddha's Birthday, there was a custom that kids would cut paper and hung it on a lantern poles like a flag, before walking around the market in order to get rice or money to make their lanterns. On Buddha's Birthday, people visited temples to offer meals. At night, each family lit the lanterns in front of their house. They would light one lantern for each of their children. On every corner of the streets, multi-colored lanterns were hung and young men and women went out with lanterns to gather in one spot.

In the "Wollyu" area, there are specially made lanterns of animals from Korean fables, including a phoenix, a tiger, and a tortoise. Twelve guardian gods are also exhibited. In addition, there will be a tunnel along which lanterns with the desires of citizens will be laid.


Hallyu and Illyu spreading to Samilgyo Bridge


The "Hallyu" event, which centers on the Jangtong Bridge, features lanterns crafted in images representing Seoul and Korea in order to promote the wave of Korean culture that has spread to other Asian nations in the recent past. The lanterns showcased here come in the shape of the iconic landmarks of Seoul, such as N Tower and Gyeongbokgung Palace, and friendly characters of famous people. They include the sports stars Park Chan-ho and Park Tae-hwan, actor Lee Jun-gi, and the popular Korean cartoon character Pororo, the VKC's official mascot.

The last zone, "Illyu," looks toward the energetic take-off of Seoul to become the advanced world's premium city. The lanterns standing here symbolize the new icons of Seoul such as the new Seoul government office building, and Dongdaemun's Design Plaza in order to communicate the city's strong desire to be an authentic design-oriented global city.



Information on Visit Korea Year/Lantern festival


Seoul Lantern Festival


During the Seoul Lantern Festival, a full choice of performances and events are taking place around Cheonggyecheon.

Experience events for citizens such as making lanterns with wishes attached and setting them afloat will be held around the Gwangtong Bridge and the Jangtong Bridge from 6-9 p.m. on all of the five days. Making a memorable lantern called "Chorongdeung" with "hanji" (Korean-style paper) is held at around Mojeon Bridge, Gwang Bridge, and Samil Bridge from 2 p.m. everyday.

There will be performances on a stage between Gwangtong Bridge and Gwang Bridge from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. everyday, such as Funny Band, a brass sextet; a fusion performance using tambourines and "Gayageum" (a Korean zither); and a-cappella performances. The evenings (5-7 p.m.) will have B-Boy, electric string musical performances, byeongeomsul, and hwago performances.

The temporary stage installed under the Gwanggyo bridge is dedicated to exotic street performances including sculpture performances, magic shows, buskers and body painting. In particular, from 5:30 p.m. today, a fashion show is organized with the participation of citizens.

From 6-10 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, horse carriages will shuttled between the Cheonggye Square and the Gwangtong Bridge. From 2-10 p.m., a lantern cafe will open on the Gwangtong Bridge.


2010-2012 Visit Korea Year


The three years from 2010 to 2012 have been called "Visit Korea Year." As the first stage of the events, the Seoul government prepared the Seoul Lantern Festival as an inaugural event under the theme of "2010-2012 Visit Korea Year -- Come with Seoul," to enjoy the upcoming years in the heart of Seoul.

The opening ceremony was attended by over 2,000 people and government dignitaries including the Seoul city mayor, the chairman of the Visit Korea Committee, the minister of culture, sports and tourism, lawmakers, ambassadors to Korea, people involved in the domestic tourism industry, and local city residents. The first part consisted of a percussion performance, a opening address, a congratulatory message, and the lantern-lighting event of Seoul Lantern Festival. The second part will feature performances by famous Hallyu stars and a "hanbok" fashion show which will show new designs of Korea's traditional dress.

For detailed information on the opening ceremony and the lantern festival, please visit the websites of either The Year of Visit Seoul (www.visitkorea.com) or Seoul City Tourism (www.visitseoul.net). All participation fees, which range from 500 won to 1,000 won will be donated to charity.



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2009.11.13

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Dignitaries celebrate the Visit Korea Year 2010-2012
Date: November 24, 2009




From second to left, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, First Lady Kim Yoon-ok and actor Lee Byung-heon Korea has designated 2010 to 2012 as “Visit Korea Years” and held an opening ceremony 50 days beforehand on the evening of Nov. 11. Attending the function were First Lady Kim Yoon-ok, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In-chon, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, Visit Korea Committee chief Shin Dong-bin, ambassadors and diplomats from overseas and other high-level officials.

The 2010-2012 Visit Korea Years is a nationwide campaign that aims to attract 10 million tourists from overseas by 2012 and raise tourism revenue up to $1.3 million. Under the slogan “Offer the best of Korea with your smile” the government looks to hold a dozen major functions to upgrade the tourism brand name of Korea. Some of the top functions scheduled from 2010 to 2012 will include World Design Capital Seoul, the 2012 Yeosu World Expo, a Hallyu (Korean Wave) Festival, a World Cultural Festival, a World Food Festival, a Jeju Olle Road Trekking Event and more.

The highlight of that day's opening ceremony was the talk show between First Lady Kim, Minister Yu and famous Korean actor Lee Byung-hun. Lee, who is already well known across Asia with his hit dramas at home, has lately advanced to Hollywood to star in a recent action flick G. I. Joe. The three exchanged ideas on places to recommend and dine for incoming tourists.

The First Lady who holds a double role as an honorary member of the Visit Korea Committee and the honorary chairwoman of the committee to globalize Hansik (traditional Korean cuisine) hoped the next few years would become an opportunity to better promote Korea's traditional culture of food, clothing, architecture, palaces and beautiful nature. She personally recommended the Olle road, one of the famous hiking trails of Jeju-do Island that she walked together with overseas students in Korea last June. “I hope tourists get to experience a mother's touch in Korean food, rich and warm” she said.

“The tourism industry is the new growth engine for low carbon, green growth and Hangeul (Korean characters) is another way to open communications with the world and share understanding,” Minister Yu said. “Just like the marvelous rebirth of Cheonggyecheon River, we hope the Visit Korea Year Campaign will become an opportunity to promote the beauty and warmth of Korea to the world.”

Lee Byung-hun is expected to become a promotional ambassador for Korea soon. He has already appeared in a video on Korea together with Chiaki Kuriyama, who starred in the Quentin Tarantino film “Kill Bill.”

Meanwhile, the First Lady also invited another heartthrob actor Bae Yong-joon to the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae the day before and exchanged opinions on the promotion of Korea dishes. Bae, who is also a promotional ambassador for Visit Korea Year and a member of the committee for the globalization of Korean cuisine, discussed ways to advertise Korean meals overseas and what foods to present to visiting dignitaries to Korea including U.S. President Barack Obama.

First Lady Kim at the time pointed out that selection is the key to presenting good Korea cuisine to tourists. Bae answered modern health trends also add to the competitiveness of local food abroad.

*Adapted from Weekly Gonggam Magazine

By Kim Hee-sung