Hwaseong Luna Light Festival Illuminates Dongtan Lake Park, Drawing Approximately 50,000 Citizens

Hwaseong Special City (Mayor Jung Myung-geun) announced on the 31st that approximately 50,000 citizens enjoyed the '2026 Hwaseong Luna Light Festival,' which presented an autumn night stage combining light, music, and performances centered on the theme "Finding the Lost Moonlight" at Undapwon vicinity of Dongtan Lake Park.

The festival, which began at 4 p.m. with bubble and balloon shows, continued with citizen participation random play dance and jazz performances by local arts organizations.

At the opening ceremony that began at 7 p.m., Hwaseong Special City Mayor Jung Myung-geun said, "The imagination of children, the creativity of local artists, and the participation of citizens came together to make the autumn night of Dongtan Lake Park a special stage. I extend gratitude to all citizens who enjoyed the festival together and to everyone who devoted their care to the preparations."

The opening performance combining fireworks, music, and lighting, followed by a children's musical, captured the attention of citizens.

The festival's highlight was a drone show utilizing selected works from a children's drawing contest. Five hundred drones rose into the night sky, illuminating the drawings created by children with light. The children's imagination contained on paper embroidered the night sky above the lake, creating a special scene enjoyed together by families and neighbors.

Subsequently, a costume disco party led by DJs and dance teams unfolded, thrilling the participating citizens. The final stage was decorated with a 'Luna Show' harmonizing the lake, lighting, and music. Colorful lights blended with the lake's night scenery as the festival closed at 9 p.m.

Before the main event began, programs at Dongtan Lake Park where citizens could directly touch and experience light were operated, with a constant stream of visitors.

At the 'Light Playground,' citizens participated in experiences through light sculptures reacting to viewers' movements, light-emitting diode (LED) cube blocks, and fluorescent paint drawing.

The 'Light Gallery,' a collaboration between local company APS DNL and regional artists, greeted visitors with media art works utilizing transparent LED.