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Royal Culture Festival

궁중 문화축전

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1-91, Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Beautiful palaces have great value as the nation's precious tangible and intangible heritage.
Combined with state-of-the-art technology and the artistic touches, Royal Culture festival will be held for the first time at the Four Palaces, Jongmyo and Seoul City Wall.
On a beautiful day in May, feel the excitement of spring with an unforgettable experience by joining a program, featured in one of the beautiful palaces.

Utilization information

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Start date: 2015.05.02
End date: 2015.05.10
Venue: The Four Palaces and Jongmyo, Seoul City Wall
Venue info: Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3)

Changdeokgung Palace
- Take Bus 100, 102, 104, 90S tour bus, 91S tour bus

Changgyeonggung Palace
- Take Bus 100, 102, 104, 90S tour bus, 91S tour bus

Deoksugung Palace
- City Hall Station (Seoul Subway Line 1 or 2)

Jongmyo Shrine
- Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 3 or 5)

Updated 2016.04.24

Introduction

Programs

Gyeongbokgung Palace: Experience the culture of the royal guard and gunrye (honor of royal escort).
Royal tea ceremony, royal guards’ costume wearing experience
* The special programs also run until late night.

Changdeokgung Palace: Guided tour through the secret garden meets live performances in this experience.

Changgyeonggung Palace:
- Daily routines in the royal palace.
- Daily life in a palace, reenacted by participants.
* The special programs also run until late night.

Deoksugung Palace:
- A storytelling program, ‘The King Gojong and coffee’
- Other performances

Jongmyo Shrine: traditional royal rituals in the Joseon Dynasty

Seoul Hanyang City Wall:
- Learn about the palace and the city wall with special commentators
- Small performances

* Programs may differ by locations and dates. Please visit the official website for more information.

How to Particpate

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1-91, Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 3 Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex-Seoul) (경복궁(정부서울청사)) - 312.7m
Subway Line 5 Gwanghwamun (Sejong Center for the Performing Arts) (광화문(세종문화회관)) - 640.1m
Subway Line 3 Anguk (안국) - 759.1m
Subway Line 1 Jonggak (종각) - 910.7m
Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1(il)ga (을지로입구) - 1301.1m
Subway Line 2 City Hall (시청) - 1341.5m
Subway Line 1 City Hall (시청) - 1341.5m
Subway Line 5 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가) - 1439.1m
Subway Line 3 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가) - 1439.1m
Subway Line 1 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가) - 1439.1m

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