Visitors gather at the Seoul Botanic Park in 2025. Courtesy of Seoul Botanic Park
A spring garden festival designed to move beyond passive viewing and into hands-on participation is set to unfold this weekend at Seoul Botanic Park, city officials said Friday.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said the fourth annual Haebom Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, offering a range of programs that blend plants, culture and environmental awareness under the theme “For Everything That Blooms.”
The event is structured to guide visitors from shared experiences to play and environmental activities, anchored by popular characters including Joguman and Dodori to make garden culture more accessible, according to organizers.
At the main stage, visitors can join interactive programs such as an environmental-themed “Dodori Eco Olympics,” a flower-themed magic show and terrarium demonstrations and lectures, all designed to bring nature closer to daily life.
A garden concert is scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. in the open forest area, adding a musical backdrop to the seasonal event.
Across the venue, including inside the greenhouse, hands-on activities such as flower arranging, wreath-making, terrarium crafting and natural dyeing will be available for visitors of all ages. An indoor exhibition featuring Joguman-themed terrariums will also offer a display of small, character-inspired gardens in glass containers.
Environmental, social and governance-focused content will also be featured. An upcycling exhibition using discarded banners and textiles, recycling experience programs and eco-friendly rest areas made with reused materials will be set up throughout the site.
Additional attractions include a garden market and flea market featuring plants, crafts and lifestyle brands, as well as a mobile clinic offering consultations on plant care.
Most programs are open for on-site participation, though some require advance registration or same-day sign-up through the official website and social media channels.
Source: Korea Times News
