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Changdeokgung Palace Yeongyeongdang
Recreation of 200-year-old royal ceremony

Deadline Deadline November 4 · Performance viewable until today
Photo: 한겨레

In short

On November 3rd and 4th, a birthday celebration for Queen Sunwon from 1828 was recreated at Changdeokgung Palace.

The court ritual that Crown Prince Hyomyeong had performed for his mother was restored.

Dance, music, and clothing were all revived according to historical records and performed.

Visitor info

LocationYeongyeongdang Pavilion in the rear garden of Changdeokgung Palace, Jongno-gu, Seoul
PeriodNovember 3rd-4th around 11 a.m.
OrganizersNational Heritage Administration's Changdeokgung Palace Management Office, Korea National University of the Arts Dance Department's World Dance Research Institute

Key facts

WhenHeld around 11 a.m. on November 3rd and 4th.
WhereAt Yeongyeongdang Pavilion in the rear garden of Changdeokgung Palace, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
WhoCo-hosted by the National Heritage Administration's Changdeokgung Palace Management Office and the Korea National University of the Arts' World Dance Research Institute.
WhatRecreated the 'Jinjakrye' ceremony performed by Crown Prince Hyomyeong in 1828 for his mother Queen Sunwon's 40th birthday.

What it means for me

If interested in traditional performances, visit Yeongyeongdang Pavilion at Changdeokgung Palace on the morning of the 4th.