Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

This festival is about royal culture of Josun Dynasty. Main program includes King Jeongjo's ceremonial walk, birthday party of King's mother, and so on. The Suwon Hwaseong Festival is one of the largest culture and tourism festival in Korea. It preserves the spirit of Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and commemorates the filial affection and innovations of King Jeongjo, who built the fortress.

Date

Oct. 5, 2012(Fri) ~ Oct. 7(Sun)

Venue

Suwon Hwaseong

Revival of King Jeongjo's Royal Parade to the Royal Tomb

A re-domonstration of King Jeongjo's royal pilgrimage to the shrine of Crown Sado 201 years ago. This procession is participated by thousands who get observe the significance.
  

When

Oct. 5. 2012

    

Where

Suwon Sports Complex → Janganmun → Jongno Crossroad → Paldalmun → Jungdong Crossroad → Yeongdong Crossroad(Royal Parade to the Royal Tomb), The Regency Hotel (Parade)

   

Scale

1,900 attendants (soldiers, students, etc.)

   

Things to See

Welcome ceremony for King Jeongjo by the governor of Suwon (Janganmun) / 
Gong and Ggoenggari-Beating (Hwaseong Haenggung Square)

Nighttime Military Training at the Times of King Jeongjo

This event is comprised of 24 Martial Arts, Equestrian Martial Art, Siege warfare and etc.

  

When 

Oct. 5. 2012

    

Where

Around Yeonmudae (Archery Experience Field)

Queen Hyegyeongging Hong's 60th Birthday Feast

When Queens of Kings have 60th, 70th and 80th Birthday Feast in Josun, People prepare special food and drink and do royal court dance to wish them many more years of happy life. This event revives of the Queen Hyegyeonggung Hong's 60th Birthday Feat Table at Bongsudang, Haenggung.


When
Oct. 6. 2012
  
Where
Bongsudang

Inquiry

Suwon Cultural Foundation

+82-31-290-3600