Silver Grass Cutting at King Taejo's Tomb... Cheongwan Yecho Ritual on April 6

Six Ritual Officiants to Be Recruited on a First-Come, First-Served Basis Starting March 26

The ceremonial performance of Cheongwan Yecho

The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center will hold the Cheongwan Yecho ceremony at Geonwolleung in Donggureung, Guri, at 9:30 a.m. on April 6, in celebration of Hansik.

Geonwolleung is the only royal tomb among the Joseon royal tombs whose burial mound is covered with silver grass. According to historical records such as the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, this was done in accordance with the will of King Taejo Yi Seong-gye, who requested that silver grass from his hometown of Hamheung be brought to cover his tomb.

The Cultural Heritage Administration upholds the tradition of weed cutting during Hansik by holding the Cheongwan Yecho ceremony every year since 2010. The event proceeds in the order of the weed-cutting ceremony, where the silver grass is trimmed, followed by a memorial ritual marking the completion of the work. After the ceremony, participants are offered ritual foods from the Joseon royal tombs.

A burial mound cleared and trimmed of weeds

Normally, Donggureung is closed on Mondays. However, on this day, the site will be specially opened to the public for three hours from 9 a.m., allowing anyone to attend.

Six adults will be selected as officiants for the memorial ritual. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center website from March 26 to April 2.

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