The 61st Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival
- Event Name: 61st Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (61st Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival)
- Period: 2024.10.4. (Fri) ~10.6. (Sun) / For a total of 3 days
- Venue: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, including Haenggung Square
- Host: Suwon City
- Organized by: Suwon City, Suwon Cultural Heritage Foundation, Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Organizing Committee
Jagunggagyo Season2
Jagunggagyo Season 2 is a Korean historical musical that blends elements of traditional martial arts, singing, and more, as one of the main performances at the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival.
Plot
In 1795, in front of Hwaseong Palace, Suwon. A grandfather and his granddaughter hold hands tightly as they gather in the street, gazing at the 'light' descending from Hanyang (Seoul). The grandfather is curious about the light of King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of Joseon, and his mother, Lady Hyegyeong (Lady Hong of Hyegyeong Palace). She tells him that they have come to Suwon in the royal carriage for the opening of Jinseondang. In the end, Jeongjo, who arrives in Suwon after a night march led by Jang Yong-yeong, recalls his father, Crown Prince Sado, in the Moonjeong Pavilion of Changgyeong Palace, feeling the pain of the day his father was trapped and lost his life in the backyard. Lady Hyegyeong, just like herself, finds it easy to fall asleep. She also recalls the moment she vowed to stand by her son through life's twists and turns, with tears in her eyes. Jeongjo comforts his mother. Finally, at dawn, a grand Jinseon ceremony is held at Hwaseong Palace in Suwon to celebrate the sixtieth birthday of the grandfather, who has been invited to join the people of Suwon in the most splendid and heartwarming ceremony in the world. King Jeongjo and Queen Hong, who long for the spirit of the missing apostle, see the apostle's soul among the congratulatory crowd and smile joyfully.
Program
- Chapter 1: "The Boy Arrived" - A grandfather and granddaughter witness King Jeongjo’s procession. The grandfather tells the girl about the tragic story of King Jeongjo and Queen Hyegyeong, Lady Hong
- Chapter 2: "The Light Descends" - King Jeongjo arrives in Suwon during his procession. The grandfather, granddaughter, and all the people of Suwon bow their heads in awe, deeply moved by the magnificent procession.
- Chapter 3: "Remember" - Late at night, at Seojangdae. As the torches light up the mountains during the training, King Jeongjo, leading the training, spots his father’s spirit among the soldiers and follows it.
- Chapter 4: "Memory of That Day – Keep Living" - King Jeongjo reminisces about the past. He recalls his childhood and is overwhelmed with sorrow as he remembers his father, who died at the back gate of Changgyeong Palace due to the wrath of his grandfather, King Yeongjo.
- Chapter 5: "Jinchan Banquet" - A grand banquet is held at Hwaseong Palace for Queen Hyegyeong, Lady Hong. In line with King Jeongjo’s wishes, all the people of Suwon celebrating his birthday are invited, and the grandfather, who is also celebrating his birthday, is invited to Queen Hyegyeong’s banquet.
- Chapter 6: "Fly" - The night after the grand banquet. Queen Hyegyeong, Lady Hong, is still moved by the banquet and cannot easily fall asleep. The grandfather and granddaughter, also deeply touched by the event, have difficulty falling asleep as well.
