The 61st Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (Immersive Art Performance 'Hwaryeong') | Exclusive Tickets for Foreigners

The 61st Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

• Event name: The 61st Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival
• Duration: Oct 4, 2024 (Fri) ~ Oct 6, 2024 (Sun) / Total 3 days
• Location: Hwaseong Palace Square and surrounding area of Suwon Hwaseong
• Host: Suwon City
• Organizer: Suwon City, Suwon Cultural Foundation, Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Promotion Committee

Immersive Art Performance 'Hwaryeong'

Plot

On a dark night, the souls come with the sound of the wind. As the people bow before King Jeongjo, raising their hands in reverence, he becomes lost in the memories of what he has seen and heard. The perfectionist King Yeongjo appears, the Crown Prince trapped in the past, Lady Hyegyeong who endured turbulent times, and four souls who have journeyed to the future King Jeongjo dreamed of suddenly break free from their own stories. Amidst the blessings of all, the souls wipe away the darkness of the past and move forward together toward tomorrow.

Program 

• Prologue: Listening to the sounds of heaven and earth as they change, life after life is born and fades away, hearing the voices of countless beings.
• #1. The Myriad Gods Summon the Souls: The Myriad Gods stand before Unhaenggak, gazing at a centuries-old portrait of King Jeongjo. As they sing, the souls appear.
• #2. King Yeongjo Cleanses His Ears: King Yeongjo recalls his glorious past, cleansing his ears to protect them from harmful sounds.
• #3. Crown Prince Sado and Lady Hyegyeong: Crown Prince Sado frees himself from the restraints of Lady Hyegyeong and dances freely.
• #4. Lady Hyegyeong Awaits Spring: In pain, patience, guilt, and fear, Lady Hyegyeong, Lady Hong, awaits the spring of life.
• #5. King Jeongjo’s Dream: Listening to all voices, King Jeongjo dreams of a day when everyone will live in harmony.
• #6. Harmony of the Souls: Before King Jeongjo’s portrait, all the souls come together in harmony.