Where: Suwon Hwaseong, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
Introduction:
Suwon Hwaseong Culture Festival is a landmark festivity held in the Suwon region every October in celebration of Suwon Citizen’s Day.
A range of events including Enactment of the Royal Parade of King Jeongjo the Great (22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty), Jangyongyeong Guards Ceremony, Citizens’ Parade, and other traditional performances are held in promotion of Hwaseong, World Cultural Heritage. The Food Culture Festival will also be held during the event period. Here, visitors may sample a range of traditional dishes from around the world and see a selection of international traditional performances that are sure to delight the senses.
Programs:
- Enactment of King Jeongjo Era >> Hwaseong Flag Exhibition, Royal Culture Festival, Enactment of the Royal Parade of King Jeongjo the Great (22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty), Jangyongyeong Guards Ceremony, Citizens’ Parade, 60th Birthday Party of Hyegyeonggung Hongssi, Gwageo Exam (Public Official Exam), Children’s Gwageo Exam, Night guard training during the Jeongjo Era, Wedding Ceremony between Hyegyeonggung Hongssi and Jangheonseja, Martial Arts Performance
- Family Experience Events >> Musical King Jeongjo the Great, Hwaseong Flag Exhibition, Hwaseong Castle-building, Experiencing Royal Culture
- Competitions under the theme of Hwaseong >> National Marching Competition, Painting Competition, Writing Competition
- Other events >> Celebratory bell-striking, Fireworks, Opening Ceremony, Hwaseong Cultural Art Festival, Food Culture Festival, Paldalmun Local Market, Street Festival, International Sister Cities Exchanges & Performances
- Suwon Station (subway line 1) >> Take the bus towards Suwon Jong-ro Intersection ( 2, 7, 7-2, 8, 13)
- Hwaseo Station (subway line 1) >> Take the bus no.2 >> Get off at Suwon Jong-ro Intersection
*Information and photo courtesy of Official Site of Korea Tourism Org.
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