As I picked up my crayons and began to make my way back to my apartment, I suddenly paused. A cacophony of sound across the street piqued my curiosity. So, I made my way through the groups of laughing friends and shopping families and stepped onto a street that surprised me. I was inundated by the wide variety of music, flashing lights of signs, and spicy smells from restaurants. So, this was it; the famous Hongdae neighborhood. I discovered this special neighborhood with their many talented buskers, or street musicians. They are artists who want to share their gifts with the public by playing their music on the street for everyone to hear.

So that was my introduction to the world of street musicians. It was an incredible feeling as I made my way to the front of the crowd to see a violinist gently draw her bow across the strings of her instrument. I was so captivated by the sound of her violin that the K-pop group blasting their music on the other side of the street couldn’t faze me. It was a beautiful song. I closed my eyes for a moment and imagined a magnificent traditional concert hall. When the artist finished her performance, I had to detach myself from the melody. The next challenge was fast approaching: K-pop dance group or indie band? I chose the K-pop dance group and felt like I was sitting in a crowded arena in the front row, cheering on my favorite group and waving its light stick.

And so, with several new positive impressions about an exciting neighborhood and a handful of crayons, I made my way home…

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