Introduction

Every Sunday at 2pm from April to September, a ceremony at Changgyeonggung Palace reenacts the 50th birthday celebrations of King Yeong-jo of the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910). Visitors can also try on traditional royal palace attire and take photographs just like the program available at the Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Royal Birthday Ceremony Reenactment

During the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910) banquets would be held regularly at the royal court in order to create harmony in the nation. One such example is the Yangnoyeon (a banquet to respect the elderly royal court nobles). The ‘Eoyeon' banquet, was a very special banquet as it was held in honor of the king. When the 21st Joseon king, King Yeong-jo, turned 50, he received a ‘Eoyeon' birthday banquet from his royal subjects and then returned the favor by giving them a feast as well. This feast is reenacted at the Myeongjeongjeon area of Changgyeonggung palace, every Saturday at 2pm from April to September.

Traditional Attire Wearing Experience

Just like at Gyeongbokgung palace, visitors to Changgyeonggung palace can also try on traditional royal guard uniforms and royal court costumes and take photographs. This program will continue as long as the ‘Royal Birthday Ceremony Reenactment' takes place and is free of charge.