Finished22-04-23 ~ 22-11-27

Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress

Name: Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress (웅진성수문병 근무교대식)
Start: 2022-04-23
End: 2022-11-27
Location: The area of Gongsanseong Fortress, Gongju-si

웅진성수문병 근무교대식

📍 280, Woongjin-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Introduction

The Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress takes place at Gongsanseong Fortress, a part of the Baekje Historic Areas which is a desginated UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The ceremony reenacts the service of the guards defending the castle, using costumes and props based on the strict analysis of the historical records. The ceremony is held every Saturday and Sunday from April to November except during hot summer season of June to August, and conducted every day during the Baekje Culture Festival in the fall. The event includes martial art performances and various experiences as well as the main ceremony, aiming at promoting Gongju-si, where the Baekje culture flourished, and its valuable heritage Gongsanseong Fortress.

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