Easter Celebrations Nationwide with Services and Masses... Large-Scale Parade in Gwanghwamun

On the 9th, Easter Sunday, churches and cathedrals nationwide will hold worship services and masses to celebrate and reflect on the resurrection of Jesus.

The Korea Christian Federation (HanGyoChong), a Protestant ecumenical organization, will host the "2023 Easter Parade" from 2 to 4 p.m. on the same day. The parade will start at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, proceed along Sejong-daero to Seoul Plaza, and then return to Gwanghwamun Square.

About 4,000 participants from 56 teams will take part. The parade will feature religious events such as the Ark of the Covenant procession, denominational representative marches, and the transportation of a cross sculpture, as well as festive elements like percussion bands, character performances, choirs, and dance teams to enhance the celebratory atmosphere.

From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day, various event booths commemorating Easter will be operated at Open Songhyeon Green Square and the Yukjo Madang and Nori Madang at Gwanghwamun Square.

Additionally, at 4 p.m., the Korea Easter Joint Worship Service, hosted by the Korea Church Easter Joint Worship Preparation Committee with participation from 73 denominations, will be held at Yeongnak Church in Jung-gu, Seoul. At 5:30 p.m., an Easter commemorative concert will take place at Gwanghwamun Square.

The "Easter Joint Worship Preparation Committee with Those Who Suffer" will hold a joint Easter worship service at 4 p.m. near Exit 5 of Seoul City Hall Station, themed "Behold, I Make All Things New."

Moreover, the Catholic Church will hold Easter masses at parishes nationwide. The Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul will celebrate the Easter Sunday Mass at noon on the 9th at Myeongdong Cathedral, the cathedral church, presided over by Archbishop Jeong Soon-taek.

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