SEOUL, October 10 (Reporter Liu Xu) On the afternoon of October 20, the Seoul Metropolitan Government cooperated with the international trend brand Vans to hold the "VANS STATION SINDANG" event in the vacant space of Seoul Shintang subway station.
The picture shows the scene of the "Vans Station New Church" event. Photo by China News Agency reporter Liu Xu
The event, hosted by Vans Korea and co-organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, lasted for two days. During the period, the organizers prepared a variety of cultural events, including performances by domestic and foreign musicians and artists, skateboard skaters' performances, seminars, etc., as well as catering booths and delicious sweets. All activities are open to the public and can be participated in without reservation. Through this event, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to turn Shindo Station, where young people gather, into a new space that integrates sports, art, music, and street culture.
The picture shows the on-site experience project of the "Vance Station New Church" event. Photo by China News Agency reporter Liu Xu
It is reported that the Seoul Metropolitan Government will cooperate with the Seoul Transport Corporation to continue to carry out the "Subway Station Innovation Project" to make Seoul's subway stations into attractions in the city. In addition to the Xintang Station project, there are also the construction of Yeoui Ferry Station into a runner-themed space, the construction of Wenjing Station into a special sports experience space, and the recruitment of a "citizen exploration team" at City Hall Station in September to mobilize citizens to find out the "secret" space in the station, which has attracted widespread attention from the public.
The picture shows citizens taking photos at the "Vance Station New Hall" event. Photo by China News Agency reporter Liu Xu
The Minister of Culture of Seoul Metropolitan Government said, "In the past, we passed by the vacant space in the subway station, but through the Vans Station Shindo event, we can create the vacant space into a new cultural space. He added, "The Xintang Station project is just the beginning, we will create more and better changes in the subway station, and bring new fun to the citizens." (End)