Samcheok City, Jukseoru Pavilion Illuminated by Moonlight... Samcheok National Heritage Night Tour to Be Held

From September 26 to 28
At Jukseoru Pavilion and Seongnae-dong Area

The autumn nights in Samcheok are filled with the fragrance of national heritage.

'2025 Samcheok National Heritage Night Tour' Poster. Provided by Samcheok City

Samcheok City in Gangwon Province announced on September 15 that it will host the '2025 Samcheok National Heritage Night Tour' for three days from September 26 to 28 at Jukseoru Pavilion and the Seongnae-dong area. The event aims to create special autumn night memories for citizens and tourists by illuminating and sharing stories about cultural heritage that has endured for a thousand years.

The night tour will feature an abundant lineup of '7 Nights, 19 Programs.' Visitors can fully experience the autumn night atmosphere through: 'Night Scenery' (Yagyeong), which lights up the night sky; 'Night History' (Yasa), which holds historical stories; 'Night Road' (Yaro), a walk along the streets; 'Night Painting' (Yahwa), filled with artistic sensibility; 'Night Story' (Yaseol), featuring banquets and performances; 'Night Food' (Yasik), offering culinary delights; and 'Night Market' (Yasi), which revives the vibrancy of old marketplaces.

The festival will kick off with a spectacular opening ceremony. On the first day, September 26, at 6:30 p.m., the 'Dohobusa Parade' and 'General Isabu's Victory Day' parade will proceed from Samcheok Post Office to Jukseoru Pavilion. The grand melodies of the traditional marching band, the lively rhythms of folk performers, and the participation of citizens and tourists will transform the entire street into a moonlit festival, signaling the official start of the night tour.

Jukseoru Pavilion will present a special night view harmonized with the moonlight over the Osipcheon River. The traditional tightrope performance and 'Jukseoya-yeon'-a modern reinterpretation of a Joseon Dynasty banquet-will deliver the excitement of both history and performance. On the final day of the event, a 'Candlelight Concert' will be held at Seongnae-dong Cathedral, while historian Choi Taeseong will host a talk concert at the Samcheok Culture & Arts Center.

The event also offers a wide variety of hands-on programs. Sand art based on folklore, urban drawing, roof tile wish-writing, and digital caricatures are prepared as content that everyone can enjoy. The five-colored lunchbox food night market and Yeonpotang (tofu stew) experience, along with 'Jukseonanjang,' a collaborative event with local residents, will add both flavor and fun to the festivities.

Additionally, on September 27, a traditional temple music concert will be held in the forest near Samjangsa Temple, adjacent to Jukseoru Pavilion. On September 28, the public event for Samcheok Gijuldarigi, an intangible cultural heritage, will also be held in conjunction with the festival.

As autumn deepens, the Samcheok National Heritage Night Tour, unfolding across Jukseoru Pavilion and Seongnae-dong, will offer unique scenes where tradition and modernity intersect, completing the 'Night of the City.'

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