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The Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is a modern reinterpretation of the historic royal procession that King Jeongjo personally planned and led in 1795 to celebrate the 60th birthday of his mother, Lady Hyegyeong-gung Hong.

Tracing the footsteps of this journey, the festival is held as a cultural and historical event bridging the past and the present. Inspired by the diverse events that King Jeongjo planned and that were recorded in the 《Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Uigwe》 (an official record of the royal procession) such as night military training 'Yajo', the 60th birthday banquet 'Jinchanyeon', the special state examination 'Byeolsi', and the banquet for the elderly 'Yangnoyeon'. it seeks to carry forward King Jeongjo’s vision and initiatives. The tradition is reimagined in a modern way.

In 1975, 180 years after the royal procession, a high school in Suwon held the first reenactment of this historic journey with over 300 students to honor King Jeongjo’s legacy. Since then, the event has gradually grown in scale, passing down the tradition.

Evolving beyond a simple reenactment, it has grown into a festival enjoyed by all. Today, King Jeongjo’s Royal Procession extends beyond Suwon to include Seoul, Hwaseong, and other local governments, jointly reenacting the 59 km route of the 1795 journey. The procession is now striving to become a global cultural event.

Global
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수원화성문화제는 2024년, 문화체육관광부가 선정한 ‘글로벌 육성 축제’로서 국비를 지원받고 있습니다.

이는 세계문화유산 수원화성을 배경으로 한 축제의 역사문화적 가치와 글로벌 관광 콘텐츠로써의 성장 가능성을 인정받은 결과입니다.

글로벌 축제로서의 도약

글로벌 축제 선정 이후, 수원화성문화제는 해외 관광객 유치를 위한 해외홍보활동, 외국인 수용태세 개선, 다국어 안내 시스템 구축 및 외국인 전용 투어 상품을 운영하였으며 또한 해외 축제와의 교류 협력, 글로벌 마케팅 강화를 통해 국제 관람객의 접근성과 체험 콘텐츠의 다양성을 지속적으로 확대하고 있습니다.

세계를 향한 새로운 여정

글로벌 축제로서의 수원화성문화제는 단순한 관광 행사가 아닌, 한국의 전통문화와 역사정신을 세계에 알리는 대표 문화 콘텐츠로 도약하고 있습니다.
정조의 도시 수원, 세계유산 수원화성, 그리고 시민과 함께 만들어가는 축제를 이제 전 세계가 함께 즐기게 될 것입니다.

Global Festival

In 2024, the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival was chosen as a ‘Global Festival’ by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea, receiving national funding support. This is the result of being recognized as a promising global cultural tourism program that highlights its historical and cultural value, staged at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.

A Step Toward Becoming a Global Festival

Since its designation as a Global Festival, the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival has carried out a wide range of initiatives to attract international visitors. These include overseas promotional campaigns, improved accommodation services, multilingual guidance systems, and tour programs designed for international visitors. In addition, it has continually expanded accessibility to international audiences and the diversity of its programs by strengthening international exchange and cooperation with overseas festivals, along with global marketing efforts.

A New Journey to the World

As a global festival, the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival is more than just a touristic event. It is stepping forward as a leading cultural platform that shares Korea’s traditional culture and history with the world. Now, the world can enjoy Suwon, the city of King Jeongjo, Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the festival created together with its citizens.

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