Forest Retreat 2025: Embracing Mindfulness in Nature's Tranquility – Seoul
In the heart of Seoul, at Dream Forest, the annual Wellness Seoul festival took place, attracting approximately 6,000 participants. Hosted by Herald Media Group, this year's event, themed "Everyone in Love with the Forest," showcased a variety of wellness-themed activities and experiences.
The festival began with a captivating live calligraphy performance and traditional Korean music, setting the tone for the day. Notable figures such as former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the escalating climate crisis in a congratulatory video message, emphasizing the importance of taking action towards sustainability.
More than 30 wellness-themed booths were showcased, offering experiences ranging from eco-friendly products and pet goods to art installations and hands-on workshops. One innovative solution presented was the carbon tree, a low-emission device designed to extract carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, introduced by CEO Lee Chul.
Seoul City, an active promoter of animal welfare, offered support centers and medical assistance for companion animals. A pet-focused lecture hosted by the pet care company Bonomong explored the deep bond between humans and animals. Pet owners completed interactive missions along the gentle 1.5-kilometer pet walks through the forest, including pawprint art, making pet aromatherapy sprays, caricature sketches, and a photo booth stop.
Kim Byung-min, deputy mayor for political affairs at the Seoul Metropolitan Government, emphasized the importance of harmony between people, animals, and nature. He stated that living with pets enhances well-being and brings warmth and fulfillment to one's life, a sentiment shared by CEO Lee Chul, who believes that the core message of wellness is to rediscover true happiness.
The festival also addressed urgent topics such as urban sustainability and carbon capture technologies through a climate talk show, held in partnership with Korean climate tech company LowCarbon. Park Sang-won, chairman of the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, emphasized that happiness is the foundation of wellness, stating that "my happiness leads to my family's, to society's, and eventually to the nation's happiness."
A highlight of the festival was the pet DNA testing program, which provided genetic health diagnostics for dogs using easy-to-use at-home kits, drawing a lot of attention. Overall, Wellness Seoul 2025 aimed to promote a lifestyle that harmonizes with nature, encourages well-being, and fosters a strong bond between people and their pets.
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