Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress (웅진성수문병 근무교대식)

Explanation

The Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress takes place at Gongsanseong Fortress, a part of the Baekje Historic Areas which is a desginated UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The ceremony reenacts the service of the guards defending the castle, using costumes and props based on the strict analysis of the historical records. The ceremony is held every Saturday and Sunday from April to November except during hot summer season of June to August, and conducted every day during the Baekje Culture Festival in the fall. The event includes martial art performances and various experiences as well as the main ceremony, aiming at promoting Gongju-si, where the Baekje culture flourished, and its valuable heritage Gongsanseong Fortress.


Inquiry

Gongju-si • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-856-7700


Information Use

Event Start Date : 2022년 04월 23일

Event end date : 2022년 11월 27일

Watching age : Open to visitors of all ages

Venue : The area of Gongsanseong Fortress, Gongju-si

Show time : [11:00] King Muryeong Statue Ritual
[14:00 & 16:00] Guard changing ceremony
* Weekends only

Organizer info : Gongju-si

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-856-7700

Sponsor Information : Woongjin Culture Institute

Sponsor Contacts : +82-41-840-8090


More information

Introduction
The Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress takes place at Gongsanseong Fortress, a part of the Baekje Historic Areas which is a desginated UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The ceremony reenacts the service of the guards defending the castle, using costumes and props based on the strict analysis of the historical records. The ceremony is held every Saturday and Sunday from April to November except during hot summer season of June to August, and conducted every day during the Baekje Culture Festival in the fall. The event includes martial art performances and various experiences as well as the main ceremony, aiming at promoting Gongju-si, where the Baekje culture flourished, and its valuable heritage Gongsanseong Fortress.

How to Particpate
See the official website

Location

280, Woongjin-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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