Uijeongbu City Concludes "Hoeryong Cultural Festival," a Time Travel Experience Following the Taejo·Taejong Procession

A Time Travel Experience with Citizens Following the Taejo and Taejong Procession
"City of Kings" Uijeongbu Concludes the Hoeryong Cultural Festival Embracing Urban Identity

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) announced on the 29th that the "40th Hoeryong Cultural Festival," held over two days from the 27th to the 28th, along with its main program, the "Taejo·Taejong Uijeongbu Procession," concluded successfully with enthusiastic support from citizens and visitors.

Mayor Kim Donggeun is taking a commemorative photo with participants of the "Taejo Taejong Uijeongbu Procession" at the "40th Hoeryong Cultural Festival" event on the 28th. Provided by Uijeongbu City

In particular, more than 57,000 people visited the festival over the two days, once again confirming the Hoeryong Cultural Festival's status as a leading local event. Visitors enjoyed cultural content that blended tradition and modernity, experiencing the unique historical atmosphere of Uijeongbu.

The Hoeryong Cultural Festival has established itself as a traditional cultural event based on Uijeongbu's historical identity, created together with its citizens. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the festival highlighted the historical significance of "Uijeongbu," where King Taejo Yi Seonggye and King Taejong Lee Bangwon once stayed, and featured citizen-centered programs that drew much attention.

During the festival, a variety of traditional reenactment events took place from City Hall to Uijeongbu Station and across Jeonja Village, including the royal procession, the water-offering ritual, and traditional performances. The highlight of the event, the "Taejo·Taejong Uijeongbu Procession," featured a grand parade with over 1,000 citizens participating. Throughout the procession route and at the Jeonja Village event site, performances by local artists and students, as well as experience booths, attracted a steady stream of family visitors.

Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "The Hoeryong Cultural Festival and the Taejo·Taejong Uijeongbu Procession go beyond simply reenacting tradition; they reaffirm Uijeongbu's historical identity and are community festivals created together with our citizens. We will continue to further develop this event into a leading cultural festival that not only preserves traditional culture, but also fosters civic unity and strengthens the city's identity."

The 'Procession of Taejo and Taejong to Uijeongbu,' the main program of the 40th Hoeryong Cultural Festival held on the 28th. Provided by Uijeongbu City

The city plans to build on the operational achievements and citizen feedback from this year's event to develop even richer content for next year's Hoeryong Cultural Festival, aiming to further elevate Uijeongbu's status as a cultural city where history and the present coexist.

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