[여름방학특집] 방학동안 아이들이 즐길만한 공연 및 전시<br /><br />It's the end of the week and that means it's time for our life and culture segment.<br />We have our very own Kim Bo-kyoung joining us in the studio.<br />Hello there, Bo-kyoung.<br />So, you've got our weekly dose of cultural exhitibions and performances for us tonight.<br />But, better yet, how can we spend some quality time with our children now that even online classes are out for the summer?<br />Hi, Conn-young,... some elementary schools have already started their summer vacation, and parents and children will be looking for fun ways to fill the days off.<br />I went to Hakchon theater, near Hyehwa Station in Seoul, well-known for its performances for children. This summer, the steady-selling musical 'We are Friends' is running there. Let's take a look.<br />Kids laugh along as the actors on stage perform amusing acts.<br />Hakchon Theater,... is a venue that has long been focusing on children's musicals and plays since it opened 16 years ago.<br />This one is an adaptation of the German play, 'Max und Milli', and boasts of the highest number of spectators among all of Hakchon's childrens' musical series.<br />"This children's musical… titled 'We are Friends', is a performance which has been a steady-seller at theaters every summer since it premiered in 2004."<br />Two siblings meet a new friend who's scared of his strict father.<br />At first they have hard time becoming friends, but after helping each other avoid getting into trouble with their parents, they forge a strong friendship.<br />The musical not only shows how three kids become good friends but also allows adults to reflect on how they treat their own children.<br />Instruments including guitar, double bass and xylophone are played all throughout the show, allowing for engaging experience.<br />People, including the actors themselves, say the musical is a great opportunity for kids to enjoy the show while forgetting about COVID-19.<br />"We recently had our first performance this year,... and I felt very happy when the kids laughed during the show. I believe children's laughter gives energy and I hope they can forget about any frustrations they may have felt due to COVID-19 and enjoy the show with their loved ones."<br />The musical 'We are Friends' will run until August 30th,... then another children's musical series called 'Like a Superman' will kick off afterwards.<br />It sounds like a nice show that kids can enjoy.<br />Bo-kyoung, are there any other cultural events we might want to take a look at?<br />Sure, First of all, the musical 'Magic Candies' is based on a book written by Baek Hee-na, who won a prize at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.<br />It is a well-made musical with imaginative elements.<br />Another series of books that come alive on stage are the works of illustrator Anthony Browne. His characters appear in the musical 'A Mysterious Playground'.<br />The family musical 'The Bear of the Spring' is another good option with a touching story and high quality music.<br />Now shifting gears to events for adults, opera fans can head over to Seoul Ar
