Welcoming Ceremony for King Jeongjo
October 4 (Sun), 2026
Nosong Area/Janganmun Gate
A ceremony with Prime Minister Chae Jegong, the Governor of Suwon, and others welcoming King Jeongjo and his soldiers
<Prime Minister (Chae Jegong) Welcoming Jeongjo>
Date and Time October 4 (Sun), 2026, 12 PM ※ The time may change depending on the progress of King Jeongjo’s procession. Venue Nosong Area Program Overview A performance in which Prime Minister Chae Jegong, the renowned statesman most trusted by King Jeongjo, who oversaw the construction of Suwon Hwaseong, sets out from Siheunghaenggoong to welcome King Jeongjo as he passess in procession |
After crossing Mireukhyeon (Jijidae Pass), the procession followed the road behind what is now the Filial Piety Memorial Hall, passed Goemokjeong Bridge, and arrived at Jinmokjeong. There Prime Minister Chae Jegong respectfully welcomed the king from the left side of the road, while the royal guards of the Outer Camp received the royal carriage along the narrow passage. The military band and female court performers were also waiting to greet the procession. - Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Uigwe |
<Welcoming of King Jeongjo by Governor of Suwon>
Date & Time October 4 (Sun), 2026 from 4:50 PM ※ The time may change depending on the progress of King Jeongjo’s procession.
Venue Janganmun Gate Program Overview A dispatch rider announcing King Jeongjo’s arrival, a military ceremony welcoming the king, and the Governor of Suwon welcoming the king |
With a few ri remaining before Janganmun Gate, he instructed Minister of War Sim Hwan-ji: “When the royal carriage arrives at Hwaseong gate, there should be a procedure for entering the military gate, so you should go ahead to the reception place where the various commanders are gathered." As he entered through Jakmun, the various commanders and Governor of Hwaseong, Jo Sim-tae, led the officers and lower ranks, knelt on the left side of the road, and welcomed him - Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Uigwe |
<King Jeongjo's Palace Entry Performance>
Date and Time October 4 (Sun), 2026, 5:30 PM ※ The time may change depending on the progress of King Jeongjo’s procession. Venue Haenggung Square Program Overview A grand festival beginning with King Jeongjo’s performance upon his arrival at Hwaseong Haenggung in Suwon Hwaseong |
<Prime Minister (Chae Jegong) Welcoming Jeongjo>
Date and Time October 4 (Sun), 2026, 12 PM ※ The time may change depending on the progress of King Jeongjo’s procession. Venue Nosong Area Program Overview A performance in which Prime Minister Chae Jegong, the renowned statesman most trusted by King Jeongjo, who oversaw the construction of Suwon Hwaseong, sets out from Siheunghaenggoong to welcome King Jeongjo as he passess in procession |
After crossing Mireukhyeon (Jijidae Pass), the procession followed the road behind what is now the Filial Piety Memorial Hall, passed Goemokjeong Bridge, and arrived at Jinmokjeong. There Prime Minister Chae Jegong respectfully welcomed the king from the left side of the road, while the royal guards of the Outer Camp received the royal carriage along the narrow passage. The military band and female court performers were also waiting to greet the procession. - Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Uigwe |
<Welcoming of King Jeongjo by Governor of Suwon>
Date & Time October 4 (Sun), 2026 from 4:50 PM ※ The time may change depending on the progress of King Jeongjo’s procession.
Venue Janganmun Gate Program Overview A dispatch rider announcing King Jeongjo’s arrival, a military ceremony welcoming the king, and the Governor of Suwon welcoming the king |
With a few ri remaining before Janganmun Gate, he instructed Minister of War Sim Hwan-ji: “When the royal carriage arrives at Hwaseong gate, there should be a procedure for entering the military gate, so you should go ahead to the reception place where the various commanders are gathered." As he entered through Jakmun, the various commanders and Governor of Hwaseong, Jo Sim-tae, led the officers and lower ranks, knelt on the left side of the road, and welcomed him - Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Uigwe |
<King Jeongjo's Palace Entry Performance>
Date and Time October 4 (Sun), 2026, 5:30 PM ※ The time may change depending on the progress of King Jeongjo’s procession. Venue Haenggung Square Program Overview A grand festival beginning with King Jeongjo’s performance upon his arrival at Hwaseong Haenggung in Suwon Hwaseong |