September 28 (Sun), 2025
Nosong Area / Janganmun Gate / Haenggung Square
A ceremonial event in which Prime Minister Chae Jegong, the Suwon governor, and other officials welcome King Jeongjo and his royal guards.
Welcoming of King Jeongjo by Prime Minister (Chae Jegong)
Date and Time September 28 (Sun), 2025 | 12:00~ ※ Time may change depending on the progress of the royal procession. Venue Nosong Area Program Introduction This performance shows Prime Minister Chae Jegong, King Jeongjo’s most trusted statesman and head of the Hwaseong Fortress construction project, welcoming the king as he arrives from |
As the royal procession crossed Mireukhyeon (present-day Jijidae Pass) (making its way through the path behind today’s Hyohang Memorial Hall), passed Gwaemokjeonggyo Bridge, and reached Jinmokjeong Pavilion, Prime Minister Chae Jegong stood on the left side of the road, holding the ceremonial tablet. The Royal Guard of the outer camp lined both sides of the road to greet king’s sedan chair, while the military band and female court performers waited to welcome the king’s arrival.
- Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Uigwe (Royal Protocols of 1795 Royal Procession to Hwaseong) |
Welcoming of King Jeongjo by Governor of Suwon (Cho Simtae)
Date & Time September 28 (Sun), 2025 | 16:50~ ※ Time may change depending on the progress of the royal procession
Venue Janganmun Gate Program Introduction This event reenacts the mounted messenger’s announcement of the king’s arrival, the military ceremony held in his honor, and the formal welcome by Cho Simtae, the Governor of Suwon. |
As King Jeongjo’s royal procession neared Janganmun gate, the king instructed Minister of War Sim Hwanji: “When the royal sedan chair reaches the Hwaseong fortress gate, there must be a formal procedure for entering the military gate. You shall go ahead to the reception point where the generals are gathered.” .....When the king entered the temporary gate, Cho Sim-tae, the Governor of Suwon, together with several military commanders, led the officers and knelt on the left side of the road to welcome the king.
- Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni (Record of the 1795 Royal Procession to Hwaseong) |
King Jeongjo’s Palace Entrance Performance
Date and Time September 28, 2025 (Sun) 17:30~ ※ Time may change depending on the progress of the royal procession Venue Haenggung Square Program Introduction A grand festival begins with King Jeongjo’s performance upon his arrival at Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. |
Welcoming of King Jeongjo by Prime Minister (Chae Jegong)
Date and Time September 28 (Sun), 2025 | 12:00~ ※ Time may change depending on the progress of the royal procession. Venue Nosong Area Program Introduction This performance shows Prime Minister Chae Jegong, King Jeongjo’s most trusted statesman and head of the Hwaseong Fortress construction project, welcoming the king as he arrives from |
As the royal procession crossed Mireukhyeon (present-day Jijidae Pass) (making its way through the path behind today’s Hyohang Memorial Hall), passed Gwaemokjeonggyo Bridge, and reached Jinmokjeong Pavilion, Prime Minister Chae Jegong stood on the left side of the road, holding the ceremonial tablet. The Royal Guard of the outer camp lined both sides of the road to greet king’s sedan chair, while the military band and female court performers waited to welcome the king’s arrival.
- Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Uigwe (Royal Protocols of 1795 Royal Procession to Hwaseong) |
Welcoming of King Jeongjo by Governor of Suwon (Cho Simtae)
Date & Time September 28 (Sun), 2025 | 16:50~ ※ Time may change depending on the progress of the royal procession
Venue Janganmun Gate Program Introduction This event reenacts the mounted messenger’s announcement of the king’s arrival, the military ceremony held in his honor, and the formal welcome by Cho Simtae, the Governor of Suwon. |
As King Jeongjo’s royal procession neared Janganmun gate, the king instructed Minister of War Sim Hwanji: “When the royal sedan chair reaches the Hwaseong fortress gate, there must be a formal procedure for entering the military gate. You shall go ahead to the reception point where the generals are gathered.” .....When the king entered the temporary gate, Cho Sim-tae, the Governor of Suwon, together with several military commanders, led the officers and knelt on the left side of the road to welcome the king.
- Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni (Record of the 1795 Royal Procession to Hwaseong) |
King Jeongjo’s Palace Entrance Performance
Date and Time September 28, 2025 (Sun) 17:30~ ※ Time may change depending on the progress of the royal procession Venue Haenggung Square Program Introduction A grand festival begins with King Jeongjo’s performance upon his arrival at Suwon Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. |