What is the Gama Race? The Gama Race is a unique challenge program newly designed as part of the Suwon Hwaseong Festival. Inspired by the palanquin gifted by King Jeongjo to Lady Hyegyeong during his royal procession to Hwaseong, this event goes beyond cultural heritage preservation. It reinterprets history in a festive and playful way, creating a one-of-a-kind competition made by citizens and for citizens.
〇 Competition Schedule:
Preliminary Round: Sept. 27 (Sat), 2025
Final Round: Sept. 28 (Sun), 2025
〇 Venue:
Preliminary: Hoeju Road, Paldalsan
Final: Road in front of Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung (along the route of King Jeongjo’s Royal Parade)
〇 Prize Money: Approx. KRW 6,000,000 in total
1st place: KRW 3,000,000
2nd place: KRW 1,000,000
3rd place: KRW 500,000
Special Awards (for costumes, performances, creative cheering, etc.)
What is the Gama Race?
The Gama Race is a unique challenge program newly designed as part of the Suwon Hwaseong Festival. Inspired by the palanquin gifted by King Jeongjo to Lady Hyegyeong during his royal procession to Hwaseong, this event goes beyond cultural heritage preservation. It reinterprets history in a festive and playful way, creating a one-of-a-kind competition made by citizens and for citizens.
〇 Competition Schedule:
Preliminary Round: Sept. 27 (Sat), 2025
Final Round: Sept. 28 (Sun), 2025
〇 Venue:
Preliminary: Hoeju Road, Paldalsan
Final: Road in front of Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung (along the route of King Jeongjo’s Royal Parade)
〇 Prize Money: Approx. KRW 6,000,000 in total
1st place: KRW 3,000,000
2nd place: KRW 1,000,000
3rd place: KRW 500,000
Special Awards (for costumes, performances, creative cheering, etc.)
〇 Application Period: Aug. 20 (Wed) – Sept. 14 (Sun), 2025
〇 Eligibility: Teams of 5 or more adults aged 18 or older
(Only team applications are accepted. Individual applications are not allowed.)
〇 How to Apply: Online registration → Apply Here
〇 Participant Orientation: Sept. 20 (Sat), 2025 (1 team representative required)
🏆 Awards
1st: KRW 3,000,000
2nd: KRW 1,000,000
3rd: KRW 500,000
Special Awards for creativity (costumes, performances, cheering, etc.)