"Royal Tombs Festival" to Open at Nine Joseon Royal Tombs on the 17th

Free Programs Including Musical Plays, Night Tours, and AR Experiences

Last Year's Joseon Royal Tombs Festival Opening Ceremony

The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the National Heritage Administration and the National Heritage Promotion Agency announced on October 1 that the "World Heritage Joseon Royal Tombs Festival" will be held at nine Joseon royal tombs from October 17 to 26. Under the theme "Joseon Royal Tombs, Witnessing 500 Years of Glory," a variety of programs will be offered, including performances, guided tours, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences. Most of the programs are free to participate in.

The opening ceremony will take place at Seolleung and Jeongneung at 7:30 p.m. on October 17. The ideals of King Seongjong will be interpreted through the musical play "Seongjong, Planting the Light," and his life will be revisited through the media exhibition "A Royal Stroll."

Night Train

At Donggureung and Seoonreung, the "Joseon Royal Procession" will reenact the king’s ceremonial journey to the tombs. Royal Tombs Music Concerts, blending traditional and contemporary music, will be held at four locations, while Royal Tombs Talk Concerts will take place at five sites.

The signature nighttime program, "Night Train," will be featured at Donggureung (three times per day) and Seoonreung (twice per day). It will present stories of the royal family with special lighting effects. The participation fee is 10,000 won, and advance reservations are required.

Other programs include the AR game "Royal Tombs Guardian," the craft experience "Royal Tombs Arcade," as well as forest relaxation programs "Neungnurim" and "Royal Tombs Walk," all available at each royal tomb. At Uireung, visitors can also enjoy reading activities.

The Story of Royal Tombs Told by Neungchambong

Advance reservation programs such as the opening ceremony, themed performances, and "Night Train" can be booked through Ticket Link starting from 1:00 p.m. on September 29. An official from the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center said, "We hope this will be an opportunity to enjoy both the history of the Joseon royal tombs and the atmosphere of autumn."

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