KOREAN PALACES
Events in Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace holds many events to experience Korean traditions.
Check out the below, and don't miss the opportunity to experience it!
The ceremony of "Sumunjang"
Gyeongbokgung Palace holds the ceremony of "Sumunjang," a military guard who protects the gate, at a fixed time.
* The changing ceremony of the Sumunjang : 10 a.m., 2 p.m. everyday
* The Guard Duty Performance of Sunmunjang : 11 a.m., 1 p.m. everyday
* The Open Training of Sumunjang : 9:35 a.m., 1:35 p.m. everyday
There is also the appointment ceremony of the Sumunjang in March,
the inspection ceremony of the royal guard in October.
* Check the specific schedule in https://www.chf.or.kr/cont/calendar/fest/month/menu/210
Re-acting daily life in Joseon Dynasty
Gyeongbokgung Palace vividly re-acts the resplendent history of Joseon.
You can see the life of the king and queen, the royal family, and their servants
* Check the schedule in https://www.chf.or.kr/cont/calendar/fest/month/menu/210
Tasting the appetizing royal foods
Taste the delicious foods the king had eaten! There are two events to enjoy.
1) Suragan-Sisikgongganm
Suragan was a place preparing for the king's meals.
You may have a meal and dessert in the kitchen area of Gyeongbokgung.
There will be a Korean traditional musical performance while having a meal.
It is held every autumn and summer.
Check specific schedule in https://www.chf.or.kr/cont/calendar/fest/month/menu/210
2) Gyeongbokgung-Sengguabang
Seungguabang was a place preparing for the king's dessert.
You may have a set of dessert and tea in here.
It is held 2 times in a year.
Check specific schedule in https://www.chf.or.kr/cont/calendar/fest/month/menu/210
