Jungyangjeol Reenactment at Changgyeonggung Palace: Experience Chrysanthemum Tea and Royal Procession

Experience Joseon-Era Seasonal Customs from October 24 to 26
Gu-ilje Civil Service Exam Reenacted at Haminjeong Pavilion

'Reenactment and Experience of Daily Life in the Palace' Tea Ceremony Experience

The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the National Heritage Administration and the National Heritage Promotion Agency announced on the 29th that they will hold the "Reenactment and Experience of Daily Life in the Palace," themed around the traditional festival "Jungyangjeol," at Changgyeonggung Palace in Seoul from October 24 to 26.

Jungyangjeol is a seasonal custom observed on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. During the Joseon Dynasty, people drank chrysanthemum tea and wished for longevity. In the royal court, banquets were held for officials, while among the general public, people enjoyed autumn by making and eating chrysanthemum pancakes.

The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center will host a "Tea Ceremony Experience," where visitors can taste chrysanthemum tea in the areas of Yanghwadang and Yeongchunheon, as well as activities such as making mother-of-pearl hand mirrors and scented pouches. On the 25th and 26th, "Royal Family’s Stroll," a reenactment of King Jeongjo’s royal procession, will start at Honghwamun Gate and circle around Chundangji Pond and Tongmyeongjeon Hall.

At Haminjeong Pavilion, the "Gu-ilje," a special civil service examination held during Jungyangjeol, will be reenacted in a modern way. Participants, dressed in Confucian scholar attire, will answer questions about Jungyangjeol, Joseon history, and national heritage, experiencing traditional culture firsthand. The program is open to upper elementary school students and adults.

Additional programs, such as decorating a chrysanthemum mosaic mural and photo zones, will also be available throughout the event.

Applications for participation will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis via Ticket Link starting at 2 p.m. on October 1. The chrysanthemum tea ceremony experience (15 people per session) requires advance reservation only, while the Gu-ilje (40 people per session) is available for both online reservation and on-site registration. The participation fee is 5,000 won. The Royal Family’s Stroll and other programs can be joined for free on site.

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