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King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty, moved the tomb of his father Crown Prince Sado to the foot of Mt* Hwasan in Suwon (current Taean-eup, Hwaseong-si) in 1789* The royal tomb visitation procession refers to King Jeongjo's visits to his father's tomb to worship him* King Jeongjo made 13 visits to Mt* Hwasan and the royal procession in February 1795 was the largest* This royal tomb procession is illustrated in "Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Uigwe" which is a compilation of royal visits and protocols in the Joseon Dynasty* The illustration shows that 1,505 people and 516 horses formed part of King Jeongjo's royal tomb procession* The actual number, however, was 5,661 people and 1,417 horses* The Re-enactment of King Jeongjo's Royal Tomb Visitation Procession and Happy Suwon Festival is held every year in October during the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival*

Experience the cultural festival filled with excitement and energy which include diverse street performances featuring different themes* Citizens, businesses, community clubs and groups can participate in the festival*

Enjoy the festival held every October during the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival which attracts lots of tourists from home and abroad*

Experience the historical re-enactments held each year during the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival which include the 80th birthday anniversary ceremony of Lady Hyegyeong, state examination attended by King Jeongjo, and royal wedding ceremony of the Joseon Dynasty.

*Period : every year in October
(during the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival)
*Venue : Hwaseong Haenggung
*No. of performers : 1,000 people

Enjoy the festival held every October during the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival which attracts local citizens and tourists from around the world* Experience the delicious foods and exciting attractions which include Hanbok fashion show, hair show and citizen singing contest.

*Summary :
The re-enactment of King Jeongjo's royal procession was only held each year in October during the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival* In celebrating the 60th anniversary of being elevated to city status, Suwon developed a program in which 200 citizens can participate in the royal procession, as a way to develop Hwaseong into a global tourism city.

*Date & time :
Mar* 29 ~ Sept* 27, 2009
every 2nd and 4th Sunday/13:00~15:00
* Program will not be held during the rainy and hottest summer months (Jul/Aug)

*Venue :
Yeonmudae ~ Hwaseong Haenggung Main Gate

*Major events & performances
- Marine parade, honor guard parade &   performances
- Re-enactment of King Jeongjo's Royal Tomb   Visitation Procession and King Jeongjo's   Royal Procession Participation Program
- Jang Yong Yeong Guard Ceremony, MUYE   24KI Demonstration
- Traditional performances
- Other events
*No. of performers : 200 people

*Application to participate in the program can be submitted online :
- Korean & non-Korean residents over the age   of 15 are eligible to apply
  (individual or group applications accepted)
- Contact information: Culture & Tourism   Section of Suwon City (031-228-2622)

*Summary :
King Jeongjo's Royal Procession Participation Program aims to teach students about King Jeongjo's filial piety and people-oriented administration and to help them build moral character, and to better understand Suwon's history and to rediscover the importance of its value so as to build a brighter future*

*Period :
every year in July (2009: 7/26 ~ 7/29)
*Course :
Changdeokgung → Suwon Hwaseong → Yungneung (total distance: 62.2km)

*No. of participants :
250 people[5th & 6th graders, middle and high school students]

*Programs :
Royal tomb procession, writing letter to one's parents, etc

Experience the old tradition by wearing traditional clothes and shooting conventional bows at Yeonmudae in Hwsaeong Fortress, designated World Cultural Heritage

Information
*Hours of operation :
daily

*Venue :
Yeonmudae

*Eligible participants :
local and foreign tourists (above 10 years of age)

*Reservation :
Suwon Hwaseong Management Foundation
(031-251-4435 / http://hs.suwon.ne.kr )
Program will be cancelled in the case of heavy rain or snow

*Fee :
KRW 2,000 per try (10 shots) / up to 20 shots possible

Located at the peak of Mt Paldalsan, it is a symbol of Suwon. The Bell Tower is open to the public where visitors make a wish by tolling the bell.

Information
*Address :
1-1 Namchang-dong, Paldal-gu (Mt. Paldalsan peak)

*Size :
2.15m in width, 3.54m in height

*Weight :
12.5t

*Hours of operation
Mar ~ Oct (09:00 ~ 18:00)
Nov ~ Feb (09:00 ~ 17:00)

*Fee :
3 bell tolling per try
1~2 persons :KRW 1,000/*3~4 persons: KRW 2,000

*Contact information :
Suwon Hwaseong Management Foundation
(031-251-4435 /http://hs.suwon.ne.kr)

Experience the re-enactment of a ritual performed by the royal guards of King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty.

*Gate Guarding Ceremony will be held instead in case of rain.

Information
*Period :
every year from Mar ~ Nov (every Sunday / 14:00 ~ 14:30)

*Venue :
Hwaseong Haenggung Main Gate (Sinpungru)

*No. of performers :
60 people

*Contact information :
Suwon Hwaseong Management Foundation
(031-251-4435 / http://hs.suwon.ne.kr)

"MUYE24KI" Team demonstrates the 24 martial arts explained in the book "Muyedobotongji" which was compiled in 1790 by the practical scholars who were Lee Deok-mu, Park Je-ga and the martial arts master, Baek Dong-su under the command of King Jeongjo* The 24 martial arts consisted of not only Korean traditional martial arts but also superior martial arts of China and Japan

Information
*Period :
very year from Mar ~ Dec (Tue ~ Sun) / 11:00~11:30
(December → weekend performance)

*Venue :
Hwaseong Haenggung Main Gate (Sinpungru)

*No. of performers :
23 people

*Contact information :
Suwon Hwaseong Management Foundation
(031-251-4435 /http://hs.suwon.ne.kr)

Enjoy the diverse genre of traditional events and performances which are held on Saturdays with different monthly themes.

*Period :
every year from Mar ~ Nov
every Saturday / 14:00 ~15:00

*Venue :
Hwaseong Haenggung

*No. of performers :
40 people

Information
*Period :
every year from Mar ~ Nov

*Venue :
Hwaseong Haenggung

*Programs :
Trying on royal attires of the king & queen, trying on costumes from the television drama "Dae Jang Geum", trying on the armor of Jang Yong Yeong, making & tasting Korean traditional cookies, etc

*Contact information :
Suwon Hwaseong Management Foundation (031-251-4435 / http://hs.suwon.ne.kr)

King Jeongjo & Princess Hong of Hyegyeonggung Model Selection Contest is held to promote Suwon's rich tradition and history to 1*1 million citizens of and visitors to Suwon, thereby developing Suwon into a global cultural and tourism city

*Period :
every year ending in even numbers (Apr ~ May)
* 1996 ~ 2002 (annual event) / 2003~ (semi-annual event)

*Venue :
Suwon Outdoor Concert Hall 1

*Further information on how to apply to be posted later on