Railway Stations Transform into Stages... Gijang-gun to Host Cultural Performances on the Donghae Line

Eight Performances at Ilgwang and Osiria Stations Through November

Connecting With the Community Through Familiar Tunes Including Classical Music and Film Soundtracks

Gijang-gun is enhancing everyday spaces like railway stations with culture and the arts, offering residents and tourists a unique opportunity for relaxation and inspiration.

Starting July 15, 2026, and continuing through November, Gijang-gun will host the “Melodies of Culture, Running Along the Donghae Line” performances at Donghae Line stations, allowing both residents and passengers to enjoy cultural experiences in their daily lives.

This initiative is a community-oriented cultural program, designed with consideration for the unique characteristics of major Donghae Line stations and the times when passenger traffic peaks. The series will be held eight times in total, with each event featuring two performance teams over the course of one hour, showcasing a variety of genres.

The first performance will take place at Ilgwang Station at 6:00 p.m. on July 15, 2026. Electronic violinist Hyungsoo Ahn and the Gijang Symphony Orchestra will open the series, and additional performances will be held at Ilgwang Station and Osiria Station through November.

The program includes not only classical music but also film soundtracks and familiar popular music, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy. A key feature is improved accessibility, enabling even those who cannot easily visit concert halls to encounter culture and the arts naturally as they travel.

Gijang-gun expects that, through these performances, Donghae Line stations will evolve from simple transit points into vibrant cultural spaces where residents and visitors can gather, stay, and interact.

This project is being implemented as a result of being selected for the 2026 Busan Metropolitan City Resident Participatory Budget Support Program, and features cultural content developed in cooperation with local arts organizations to highlight the region’s unique character.

The performances are free and open to everyone, with no reservations required.

Seongbin Woo, Mayor of Gijang-gun, stated, “I hope that Donghae Line stations become not just passageways, but daily cultural spaces where residents and visitors can naturally experience the arts,” adding, “We will continue our efforts to expand opportunities for cultural enjoyment throughout the community.”

Gijang-gun, "Melodies of Culture, Running Along the Donghae Line" Guide.

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