Held every autumn around the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hwaseong Fortress, this festival celebrates the filial devotion and reformist vision of King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can enjoy a spectacular night parade, traditional martial arts performances, and hands-on cultural experiences set against the fortress's stunning walls. It offers a vivid journey into Korea's royal history and heritage.
조선시대 정조대왕의 효심과 개혁 정신이 깃든 수원화성 일대에서 매년 가을 펼쳐지는 대표 역사문화축제입니다. 화려한 야간 퍼레이드와 전통 무예 공연, 다양한 체험 프로그램을 통해 조선왕조의 문화유산을 생생하게 만나볼 수 있습니다. 유네스코 세계문화유산인 수원화성의 아름다운 성곽을 배경으로 펼쳐지는 행렬은 특히 놓치지 말아야 할 볼거리입니다.
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