Jongno-gu to Hold Cultural Heritage Charter Proclamation and Musical Gala Concert at Gyeonghuigung on the 14th

Musical Stars Including Choi Jung-won, Min Young-ki, and Cha Ji-yeon Appear

Jongno-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) announced on the 12th that it will proclaim the "Jongno Cultural Heritage Charter" at Gyeonghuigung Palace on the 14th in line with the launch of the National Heritage System. This event aims to widely promote the commitment to protecting and utilizing cultural heritage together with local residents, and to commemorate this, the "Gyeonghuigung Musical Gala Concert 'The Lost Garden'" will be presented.

Starting with this event, Jongno-gu plans to establish the K-Heritage vision and devote itself to expanding cultural heritage experiences and welfare services that residents can feel in their daily lives, as well as enhancing the future heritage value of Jongno.

The musical gala concert that follows is the first cultural event utilizing a local royal palace since Jongno-gu, the National Heritage Agency, and the Seoul Museum of History signed a "Four Major Palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung) National Heritage Cooperation Agreement with the Local Community" on the 14th of last month. It is noteworthy that this is the first musical performance held at Gyeonghuigung Palace in over 10 years since productions such as "Empress Myeongseong" in 2008, "Dae Jang Geum" in 2009, and "The Crown Prince Disappearance Case" in 2012.

The event’s theme, "The Lost Garden," carries the meaning of revisiting the lost history of Gyeonghuigung Palace, which endured long years of hardship from the late Joseon period through the Japanese colonial era.

Actors Choi Jung-won, Min Young-ki, Cha Ji-yeon, Choi Hyun-joo, Hwang Geon-ha, and Kim Woo-hyung will perform famous musical songs from productions such as Chicago, Mamma Mia, Wicked, Jekyll & Hyde, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis?rables, and Man of La Mancha for about 90 minutes.

Meanwhile, to ensure the safety of attendees, Jongno-gu will install barrier-free zones, dedicated information booths for the elderly, and floor safety lights. Chairs, bean bags, and mats will also be prepared so that visitors can comfortably enjoy the stage on the lawn while savoring the early summer evening atmosphere. To preserve the beauty of Gyeonghuigung and protect the natural environment, the use of stage equipment and disposable products will be minimized.

District Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, "It is very meaningful to proclaim the Jongno Cultural Heritage Charter at the national heritage site Gyeonghuigung Palace," adding, "We will focus on expanding the value of Jongno’s K-Heritage and plan diverse programs such as guided tours using the Four Major Palaces, small performances, and special lectures so that all residents can equally enjoy the benefits of cultural heritage welfare."

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