[Photo] Reunion of Dongbang Cheongnyongjehyang... Dongdaemun-gu Hosts the 32nd Cheongnyong Cultural Festival

[Seoul District News] Dongdaemun-gu to Hold Resident Harmony and Bountiful Harvest Prayer Event at Yongdu Neighborhood Park on 29th at 10 AM After 3 Years & Dongbang Cheongryong Festival Ceremony, Cultural Performances, and Experience Programs Receive Positive Resident Response ... Geumcheon-gu to Hold 7th Youth Council Regular Meeting on 29th ... Gangnam-gu to Host 'Autumn Night Serenade' Performance at Samsung Sunrise Park on 28th

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) held the “32nd Cheongryong Cultural Festival - Reuniting Dongbang Cheongryong Jesa” on the 29th at 10 a.m., praying for community harmony and abundant harvest.

Held for the first time in three years due to COVID-19, the Cheongryong Cultural Festival was co-hosted by Dongdaemun Cultural Center (Director Yoon Jong-il) and the Cheongryong Cultural Festival Preservation Committee (Chairman Kim Young-seop), with support from Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul City, and the Cultural Heritage Administration.

The 32nd Cheongryong Cultural Festival took place on the morning of the 29th at Yongdu Park in Dongdaemun-gu, opening with a parade and pre-ceremony performances. Following the official commemorative event, the Dongbang Cheongryong Jesa was held, where the king and his officials entered led by a military band, performed the Ipchwiwi ritual, and conducted the traditional wedding ceremony (paebaekrye).

After the Jesa, a tribute ceremony was held to present this year’s harvested rice to the king, followed by performances by local cultural and artistic groups.

Additionally, the event featured various side activities such as calligraphy family motto writing and family photo experiences, attracting many residents.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, who attended the event, said, “The Cheongryong Cultural Festival is a unique cultural event originating from the Dongbang Cheongryong Jesa, a rain ritual and royal ancestral rite performed personally by King Taejong, the third king of the Joseon Dynasty. It is very meaningful that Dongdaemun-gu has preserved this tradition for 32 years. We will continue to do our best to create a happy Dongdaemun-gu where tradition and modernity blend and history and culture breathe life.”

Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon) opened the 7th Geumcheon-gu Youth Council and held a regular meeting on the 29th at 10 a.m. in the Geumcheon-gu Council main chamber.

Before the regular meeting, certificates of election were awarded to the elected youth council members, followed by an introduction to the council’s role and a Q&A session. During the regular meeting, the youth council members directly elected the chairperson and vice-chairperson and formed standing committees.

Choi Jung-yoon from Dongil Girls’ High School was elected chairperson, and Seo Ga-eul from Seil Middle School was elected vice-chairperson.

Yoo Sung-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, said, “I hope the Geumcheon-gu Youth Council will protect the rights and interests of youth and carry out various legislative activities to implement the policies and pledges of each political party.”

Gangnam-gu (Mayor Cho Sung-myung) held the “Autumn Night Serenade” concert on the 28th at Samsung Haemaji Park.

This concert was organized to celebrate the opening of Samsung Haemaji Park, which was completed on the 15th. Four artists, including classical guitarist Jang Dae-geon, participated and presented eight programs.

About 200 residents attended the event held at Samsung Haemaji Park, which has emerged as the best Han River view spot, enjoying the outdoor autumn night concert.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.