Information on the Jongmyo Daeje Event in 2011 International Cultural Event Jongmyo Daeje Bonghaeng

I would like to thank the people for their interest and affection in World Heritage Jongmyo.

The Jongmyo Daeje Festival, co-hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration and the Korea Cultural Heritage Protection Foundation and organized by the Jongmyo Daejebong Committee (Jongmyo Jerye Preservation Association and Jongmyo Jeryeak Preservation Association), will be held at Jongmyo on May 1, 2011.

Jongmyo Daeje, an important intangible cultural property No. 56, is an unprecedented traditional ritual where you can enjoy tangible and intangible world heritage together, and this year marks the 10th anniversary of Jongmyoje's inclusion on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

On the day of the event, the Jongmyo Grand Festival will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. and from 11:20 a.m. to 12:20 a.m., the Eoga Procession leading to Gyeongbokgung → Sejong-ro → Jongro 1,2,3ga → Jongmyo (Jonggung), and Jeongjeon Jehyang.

On May 1, 2011, the day of the Jongmyo Grand Festival, Jongmyo Shrine will be open for free, and you can watch Jongmyo Shrine and Jongmyo Grand Festival without a reservation in advance.

However, the cultural property commentator's tour guide is not available, so we ask for your understanding.

Please use the following contact information for other inquiries about the execution of Jongmyo Daeje.

- Korea Cultural Heritage Protection Foundation Cultural Promotion Team (02) 3011-2637/2638

- Seedling Management Office (02)765-0195

□ 2011 International Cultural Event Jongmyo Grand Festival

◦ Date: May 1, 2011 (Sunday)

- Yeongnyeongjeon Hall Ritual: 09:30-11:30

- Fishing family matrix: 11:20-12:20

- Power failure scent: 13:00-15:00

◦ Place: Jongmyo Shrine

◦ Host: Cultural Heritage Administration and Korea Cultural Heritage Protection Foundation

◦ Principal: Jongmyo Daejebong Committee (Jongmyo Jerye Preservation Society, Jongmyo Jeryeak Preservation Society)

◦ Support: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, National Gugak Center, Korea Tourism Organization