SNUFESTIVAL: On The Board

The 2023 Seoul National University Fall Festival took place for three days from September 12th (Tuesday) to September 14th (Thursday) at the Beodeulgol Poongsan Garden. In this article, we introduce the scene of 'SNUFESTIVAL: On The Board,' with its offerings of a variety of food, entertainment, and fun activities, organized with a board game concept.

This year's festival was creatively organized with ongoing events and separate programs scheduled each day. The ongoing events included mini-games, Rio's world tour, food streets, art streets, and corporate booths that filled the Grass Square, ensuring that the festival could be enjoyed at any time. On the first and second days, various genres of stages, including hip-hop, dance, bands, and vocals, were presented during the "Sound of Music." There was also the "Camping Forest" item for those who wanted to enjoy the romantic atmosphere of camping on campus, and the festival's signature programs, such as the night market "Deserted Island Market." Unique events like Halli Galli, busking, and escape games added even more fun to the festival.

On the final day, the festival's highlight being the closing ceremony, was held at Poongsan Garden. Students, united by passion and talent, presented high-quality performances, and it was followed by sensational stages of invited celebrities, New Jeans and Jung Yong-hwa. Thousands filled the Poongsan Garden, creating unforgettable memories with enthusiastic cheers and applause.

The Student Festival Planning Team within the Student Council, known as 'People Who Celebrate Festivals,' collaborated with the disability rights club "with:D" from the preparation stage to create a festival that everyone could enjoy. They established a barrier-free zone in front of the stage and eliminated steps in the square and booths. For the closing ceremony, which was expected to attract a large crowd, they also provided advance guidance on safety rules, including vehicle control and entrance/exit routes, to minimize inconvenience and ensure a safe festival experience. Through the festival that brought about the romantic ambience of autumn to the campus, students had the opportunity to witness the vibrant campus life on both sunny and rainy days.

Translated by
InKyung Bae (Department of English Language and Literature)