World Heritage Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Festival

About this event

The [World Heritage Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Festival] is a special cultural event designed to convey the history and dignity of the UNESCO World Heritage Joseon Royal Tombs and allow visitors to experience them more closely. Through diverse programs encompassing tradition and modernity—such as performances, tours, experiences, and exhibitions—you can encounter the living history and culture preserved by the Joseon Royal Tombs. Having started in 2020 and marking its 7th edition this year, the [2026 World Heritage Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Festival] will run from the opening ceremony on October 16th (Friday) to October 25th (Sunday). In particular, this year features newly organized programs based on the unique stories and historical values held by each royal tomb. It offers a special time to walk through various locations following the stories of the tombs, experience diverse content, and encounter the historical value and beauty of the Joseon Royal Tombs through all five senses. 1. Main Events - Opening Ceremony (Oct 16 (Fri) / Yunggeonneung) - Performance Programs: Royal Tomb Musical ‘Peach Blossom, Thinking of it is Sad’ @ Yunggeonneung, Royal Stage, Royal Tomb Humanities School, Royal Tomb Stories Told by the Tomb Keeper, Original Pansori ‘I Want to See You’ - Tour Programs: ‘Tomb Master's Dream’, Joseon Master Detective: Royal Tomb Historical Records, Special Opening of the Tomb Chamber – Meeting the Royal Tombs Deeply - Experience Programs: Royal Tomb Culture Lounge, Royal Tomb Book Yard, Joseon Royal Tomb Ritual Experience - Exhibition Programs: Royal Tomb Sound Gallery ‘Sounds of Nature, Resonance of Rituals’, Royal Tomb Ritual Exhibition Hall, The King's Garden - Academic Programs: Yongjusa Temple Academic Seminar ‘Joseon Royal Tombs and Their Votive Temples’ 2. Pre-programs - Royal Tomb Sound Gallery ‘Sounds of Nature, Resonance of Rituals: Sep 30 (Wed) ~ Oct 25 (Sun) - Joseon Royal Tomb Mobile Stamp Tour: Sep 26 (Sat) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)

Location

Hwaseong-si 12 Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty - Donggureung, Hongreung·Yureung, Sareung, Seonreung·Jeongreung, Uireung, Taereung·Gangreung, Yungreung·Geonreung, Seooreung, Gimpo Jangreung, Paju Samreung, Yeongreung·Yeongreung, Yeongwol Jangreung

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