For a touch of Korean magic, the 2010 Hi Seoul Festival in South Korea warms up to celebrate the birthday of the City of Seoul.  With the illumination of the  winter festival bestowing light, the Spring Festival now heralds the awakening of a new season.

Events are take place in the historic City Hall and along the beautiful shores of the Han River, which quite naturally divides the city into its northern and southern shores.     Streaming through Seoul,  the Han River melds with the Imjin River shortly before flowing out into the Yellow Sea.  Lining the banks of the 41.5 kilometer stretch of the Han are many parks, walkways and tranquil reserves where people can escape to and enjoy the beautiful city of Seoul and its superb, natural festival setting.

As the Han River flows through Seoul, so too visitors meander  along the streets of Seoul enjoying a potpourri of artistic talent.   So as visitors from all over the world head to South Korea, spare a thought for those stuck under the ash cloud in Europe.

Happy Birthday Seoul!