The 88 Train roller coaster adorned with a new blue dragon design is on display at Seoul Children's Grand Park in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul. Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government

During the Lunar New Year holiday, Seoul Children's Grand Park in eastern Seoul is set to host a festival from Saturday to Monday, featuring various events themed around the Blue Dragon.

Marking the Year of the Blue Dragon, special free roller coaster rides are scheduled for Saturday at the amusement park. This event is being offered exclusively to 2,024 people born in the Year of the Dragon, including those born in 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012.

Participation in the free roller coaster rides is on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals can enjoy the free ride by presenting their ID card as proof of being born in a previous Year of the Dragon.

Over the three days, traditional recreational events will take place, featuring popular Korean Lunar New Year games such as yunnori, a Korean traditional board game, pitch-pot, in which players throw arrows or sticks from a set distance into a canister, and neolttwigi, which is similar to a seesaw.

These activities will be held near the back gate of the park, and everyone is welcome to participate.

Additionally, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 500 servings of rice cake soup will be provided as a free lunch at the amusement park entrance. This is available on a first-come, first-served basis for 500 older adults and foreign workers.

Furthermore, there will be a ticket giveaway event for the amusement park conducted through a lottery for a week starting Saturday.

Participants can join by taking photos at four designated spots, including the historic Blue Dragon Train and a blue dragon photo zone at Palgagdang Square in the park. After taking photos, individuals should upload them to Instagram with hashtags.

These events have been organized to enhance the enjoyment of the public during the Lunar New Year, according to the Seoul Facilities Corporation.

"We are committed to transforming Seoul Children's Grand Park into a dynamic and appealing destination that captures the frequent attention of both children and adults," said Han Kook-young, chairman of the Seoul Facilities Corporation.

Detailed information about the events can be found on the Children's Grand Park website and its official Instagram account.