- This spring, Creatrip is offering exclusive access for international visitors to the Royal Culture Festival at Korea's five grand palaces. Availability is limited and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Travel back to 1828 and follow Crown Prince Hyomyeong as a royal banquet comes to life through court dance, storytelling, and a special nighttime tour of Changdeokgung.
- Walk through Changdeokgung's Huwon, also known as the Secret Garden, and experience the beauty of Joseon court arts through an immersive performance that blends royal court dance, dramatic reenactments, and media art.
Royal Culture Festival: Hyomyeongseja and the Dance of the Moon
Enter the world of 1828, when preparations were underway for a royal banquet at Yeongyeongdang in Changdeokgung.
Walk through Changdeokgung's Secret Garden with Crown Prince Hyomyeong
and discover the beauty of Joseon court arts through royal court dance, dramatic reenactments, and media art.
The story is inspired by the royal banquet ceremony, or jinjakrye, that Hyomyeong prepared at Yeongyeongdang.
In this program, you'll witness the royal banquet as it comes to life.
Built in 1405, Changdeokgung is one of Korea's most beautiful royal palaces, known for its harmony with nature.
Its famous Secret Garden is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Spend a memorable evening at Changdeokgung, walking through the palace at night and experiencing the elegance of Joseon court arts up close.
📌Event route
- Geumhomun → Daejojeon → Buyongji → Uiduhap → Aeryeonji → Yeonggyeongdang
📌Performance Highlights
- Opening Performance: Meet court musician Kim Chang-ha of the Jangakwon
- Audience Participation 1: Royal court dance, Bosangmu
- Mid-program Encounter: Meet Crown Prince Hyomyeong
- Audience Participation 2: Royal court dance, Musanhyang
- Audience Participation 3: Royal court dance, Chunaengjeon
- Audience Participation 4: Royal court dance, Bakjeopmu
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