Mayor Lee Pilhyung of Dongdaemun-gu Officiates Ritual at Seonnongdaeje... 2,500 Residents Participate

A Traditional Cultural Festival Featuring Seolleongtang Sharing and a Royal Procession

Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, announced on the 19th that Mayor Lee Pilhyung played the role of king at the 47th Seonnongdaeje held at Jegidong Seonnongdan History Park on the 18th, officiating the traditional ritual and leading the traditional Seolleongtang reenactment event.

Eui-Pil Lee, Mayor of Dongdaemun District Office, participating in the Seonnong Daeje Royal Procession. Provided by Dongdaemun District Office.

Seonnongdaeje is a traditional ceremony from the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties in which the king personally plowed the fields and offered rituals to Seonnongsi and Hujiksi, praying for a bountiful harvest. This year’s event featured a royal procession, a banner phrase contest, a children’s art competition, and a Seolleongtang sharing event. Around 2,500 residents participated, making the event a great success.

Seonnongdaeje is a ritual from the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties where the king personally plowed the fields and offered rituals to Seonnongsi and Hujiksi, praying for a good harvest.

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