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Hi Seoul Festival to start Wednesday for 5-day run

By Lee Hyun-jeong

Published : Sept. 29, 2013 - 20:35

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Hi Seoul Festival will kick off Wednesday for a five-day run, offering a variety of street performances and cultural events.

The largest cultural festival in the city will present 162 street performances and parades including 24 citizen-participation events.

Midair performances from six countries including France, Spain and Argentina will also be featured. The event will mainly take place in three main squares: Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggye Plaza.

On the last day, a large-scale performance by 10 teams and a free dance party will close out the event. Seoul Hi Festival, launched in 2003, is hosted by Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture. 

(rene@heraldcorp.com)