September 29 (Mon) – October 4 (Sat), 2025

Haenggung Square

A participatory art program where citizens add color to the 『Hwaseong Neunghaeng Dobyeong』 (Folding Screen of King Jeongjo’s Royal Procession to Hwaseong), depicting King Jeongjo’s 8-day journey. Breathe life into this historical painting and follow King Jeongjo’s journey by adding your touch in this special experience.

September 30 (Tue) – October 4 (Sat), 2025

Haenggung Square

'Fortress-Building Playground' is a program where participants experience the construction process of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress through playful activities such as carrying stones, piling earth, and pulling ropes. This hands-on program allows children and families to enjoy the grandeur of Joseon’s architectural site.

September 29 (Mon) – October 4 (Sat), 2025

Bongsudang, Hwaseong Haenggung

Inspired by Jinchanyeon, the royal banquet King Jeongjo held in 1795 to celebrate the 60th birthday of his mother, Lady Hyegyeong-gung Hong, this special program is dedicated to those celebrating their 60th birthday during the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival. <Photo Studio>

September 28 (Sun) – October 4 (Sat), 2025

Departure from Haenggung Square, throughout all Suwon Hwaseong area

A stamp tour adventure program where participants explore the fortress with clues to the hidden stories of Suwon Hwaseong, following the traces and legacy of King Jeongjo! Join this tour-style mission program to complete historical challenges at each site and discover the seven treasures.

October 3 (Fri) – October 4 (Sat), 2025

Along the Fortress Wall

A special cultural experience program that allows participants to listen to vivid historical commentary by professional guides and enjoy small-scale performances at various spots along the beautiful walls of the UNESCO World Heritage Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. (Fee Required)

September 29 (Mon) – October 4 (Sat), 2025

Haenggung Square

An immersive historical bus tour where participants explore the construction and stories of Suwon Hwaseong through XR (Extended Reality) technology, using transparent T-OLED display windows that project vivid video content.

※ During the festival period, the bus will not circulate around Suwon Hwaseong.

September 27 (Sat), 2025

Yeomingak

A bell-ringing ceremony that marks the official opening of the 62nd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival.

September 27 (Sat) – October 4 (Sat), 2025 Permanent Exhibition

Yongyeon, Banghwasuryujeong

This installation exhibition symbolizes King Jeongjo’s royal procession, the king’s grace, the joy shared with the people, and the festivity enjoyed by all. Visitors are invited to experience three layers of engagement — walking through the exhibition, staying with the art, and participating in the work — all within the organic flow between the artworks, the space, and people. [Suwon Folk Arts Association]

September 30 (Tue) – October 3 (Fri), 2025, 18:00–19:00

Water Stage at Yongyeon, Banghwasuryujeong

A stage for local artists / Collaborative Performance by Suwon Federation of Artistic & Cultural Organizations, 'Tanpyeong Pungryu' by Korean Traditional Music Association, 'Melody on the Path of Dreams' by the Music Association, 'Dragon is Coming: Flow of Dance' performance by Korean Dance Association.

September 30 (Tue): Suwon Art Association Collaborative Performance

October 1 (Wed): Korean Traditional Music Association - Tangpyeong Pungryu

October 2 (Thu): The Music Association - Melody on the Path of Dreams

October 3 (Fri): Korean Dance Association Dragon is Coming: Flow of Dance

September 29 (Mon) – October 4 (Sat), 2025, 12:00–18:00

Haenggung Square

A program where participants experience the construction process of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress recorded in the Hwaseong Seongyeok Uigwe (Official Record of the Fortress Construction) by recreating the craftsmen’s work. [Suwon Cultural Center]