Literature concert "Changgyeonggung Palace, Korean cultural heritage"

Changgyeonggung Palace was built by King Sejong upon his ascension to the throne, to honor his king father, King Taejong. The palace was built as an expansion of Suganggung Palace that served as a royal residence for the king's inner court. The palace was built in 1483.

Changgyeonggung Palace is also known for many royal tragedies, including the confinement and death of Crown Prince Sado under King Yeongjo and the abdication of King Jeongjo. In particular, the Japanese colonial rule transformed the palace into a zoo, botanical garden, and the Yi Royal Family Museum - even changing its name to “Changgyeongwon Park.” It wasn't until the site was designated a historical site in January 1963, and the zoo and botanical garden were relocated to Seoul Grand Park in 1983, the palace reclaimed its original name, Changgyeonggung Palace.

One of five grand royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, the Palace of Filial Piety: Changgyeonggung Palace!

Let’s go back to the commemorative moment that Changgyeonggung Palace restored its name from the shame of Japanese colonial rule.

□ Ticket Reservation: 14:00 on Naver Booking on Friday, October 6, 2023 (URL to be updated)

* Tickets: Free upon first-come, first-served basis/up to 4 tickets per login ID

On-site viewing available (standing) **Limited seating available for no-show seats only

A special commemorative gift, figurine keychain, for “the 40th Anniversary of Changgyeonggung Palace's Name Reclamation” will be given to reservation ticket holders.

□ Details

- Dates: Monday, October 16 – Tuesday, October 17, 2023 

- Time: 16:00 - 17:30 (90 minutes)

- Location: Tongmyeongjeon Hall, Changgyeonggung Palace

- Participants: maximum occupancy of 300 persons / One performance per day

Session 1: (Oct 16) “Royal Palace Journal, That Day” 

- Instructor-

Keun Byeol Ssaem (Big Star Teacher), Choi, Tae-seong (Korean history instructor)

-Performance-

KCHF Performance Arts Group

The performance arts group of the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation (KCHF) is Korea’s best promoter of Korea’s artistic beauty, performing traditional arts of song, dance, and music.

Session 2: (Oct 17) “The History of Restored Name, the Meaning of Changgyeonggung Palace’s Name Reclamation” 

-Instructor-

Ssun Kim (historical storyteller)

-Performance -

Creative Gugak Group – the Miso

A creative traditional music ensemble of Gayageum performance and singing, and Western musical instruments. The Miso harmonizes Korean traditional instruments and Western musical instruments for a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional music.

-Host-

Seo, Gyeong-deok (Professor at Sungshin Women’s University)

□ Directions to retrieve tickets

* Tickets are available on the day of concerts from 30 minutes to 10 minutes before the start time. 

- Location: K-Palace Cultural Festival Information Booth in front of Honghwamun Gate at Changgyeonggung Palace 

The ticket holder must bring ID for booking verification.

Tickets can be transferred to direct family members and siblings upon submission of official proof.

* Proof of relationship: The reservation transfer recipient's ID, and a document confirming the relationship with the ticket holder (Either family register or family relationship certificate)

□ Important Notices:

In the event of rainfall of 5 mm or more according to the Korea Meteorological Administration's 11:00 am forecast on the day of the performance, the performance may be canceled. In this case, individual notifications will be provided to ticket holders.

- All areas within Changgyeonggung Palace are non-smoking. As it is a cultural heritage protection site, food and drink, flammable materials, and play equipment are restricted for entry.