"The Cheonggyecheon Lantern Festival in central Seoul has been extended by two weeks due to strong public interest, with new lantern installations added along the stream. Footage filmed on Wednesday shows colourful lanterns and light installations lining the Cheonggyecheon stream, including neon artworks, hot-air-balloon designs, laser displays and a polar bear lantern highlighting the climate crisis, as visitors stroll along the water and take photos. "It's surprisingly crowded even though it's extremely cold," said a local sightseer. "I like that there are many displays with a distinctly Korean feel." "I liked the artworks and the signboards give all the information about the artist and the meaning of the artwork, like the polar bears for climate awareness," shared a tourist. "It's kind of a nice mix of contemporary with the message and also just pretty, beautiful, you know, historical, art." Since 2009, the festival has attracted around 2 million people every year, making it a major cultural event in Seoul. Visitors are invited to experience and create lasting memories at the Seoul Lantern Festival, reflecting the city's identity, where the past and present coexist harmoniously. Due to the large influx of spectators, Seoul's major winter festival was extended, with the main section along the Cheonggyecheon stream now running until January 18."