SEOUL, May 4 (Korea Bizwire) – A whimsical new playground with towering sculptures of giants is opening this week at the Seoul Botanic Park, aiming to give children a magical space to explore nature through imaginative play.
The “KAC Open Play Space – Giant’s Garden” Season 2 will officially open its gates on May 4 in the children’s garden area of the botanic park. It is a collaborative project between the Seoul Green Trust and the Korea Airports Corporation, which is providing sponsorship for the initiative.
The Giant’s Garden is designed as a naturalistic play space where children can nurture their creativity and curiosity through interacting with various natural elements. It offers an inclusive environment for youngsters of all abilities to enjoy the outdoors year-round through hands-on adventures.
Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s beloved children’s book “The Selfish Giant,” the garden invites visitors into a reimagined world where a once-selfish giant now delights in sharing his lush grounds with children.
Last season featured rolling hills for running, tumbling and lounging on the grass. This new phase introduces towering sculptures of giants crafted from wood, surrounded by fragrant plantings for kids to observe up close.
“We want to create a space where the giant and children can nurture and enjoy the garden together,” explained an organizer from the Seoul Green Trust.
The opening ceremony will include hands-on activities like making spin tops and musical instruments that children can then use to join in a participatory performance with the street jazz orchestra Horn Tony.
After the opening, the Seoul Green Trust plans to host an inclusive play camp in May for children with disabilities using the “Open Play 50″ guide – a compendium of seasonal games and activities developed by young participants last season. The guide will also be made available online.
The KAC Giant’s Garden builds on the Seoul Green Trust’s mission of expanding green spaces throughout the city through citizen engagement initiatives like this one at the Seoul Botanic Park.
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