Constellations and upcycling: Seoul launches overnight eco-camping program

“The Seoul metropolitan government is inviting families to swap indoor lighting for starlight next month, launching an overnight camping program designed to blend astronomical observation with environmental education. City officials said Friday that the eighth edition of the “Noh-eul Starlight Camping” event will take place from June 6 to 7 at Noh-eul Park, a sprawling green space within the capital's World Cup Park complex known for its sweeping sunset views. The two-day initiative will select 40 families to participate in an outdoor itinerary that prioritizes sustainability and hands-on recreation. The program, which debuted in 2017, is framed this year around the theme “Splashing Water, Shining Summer Nights.” Municipal organizers have expanded family-oriented programming to focus heavily on ecological stewardship. Scheduled activities include upcycling workshops where participants will repurpose plastic bottle caps, eco-bag painting sessions and a project transforming discarded containers into makeshift lanterns. The centerpiece of the weekend will happen late on the evening

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