Information on the 2018 Jongmyo Daeje Festival

Apr 10, 2018 • less than a minute

Jongmyo Daeje is an international event designated as a UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity

It is a ritual held at Jongmyo Shrine where the gods of kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty are enshrined.

It is held on the first Sunday of May every year.

❍ Date: May 6, 18 (Sun)

❍ Contents: Power outage and Yeongnyeongjeonjehyang

- Yeongnyeongjeon Hall Ritual 10:00-12:00

- Eoga procession 11:00-12:00 (departure from Gwanghwamun -> Jongno 1, 2, 3, 4ga -> Jongmyo

- Power failure incense 14:00-16:30

❍ Target: Open event / Free admission

❍ Director: Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation 02-2270-1242

(G) Jongmyo Ritual Preservation Society 02-765-2125

* The blackout ritual, which will be held as a public event with the explanation of the host, will be held at 2 p.m.

* There are about 1,000 general seats available for the blackout, but congestion is expected. Even on the lawn in front of the blackout

You can also observe Jongmyo Daeje through a large multi-tv.

* Advance reservation (2 hundred seats) reservation starts from April 23rd (Monday)

It is possible through the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation. http://www.chf.or.kr/

For inquiries: 02-2270-1242

※ During the Royal Culture Festival, visitors can freely visit Jongmyo Shrine for 9 days from April 28th (Sat) to May 6th (Sun).

※ Admission is free for all people on the day of the 5.6th (Sun) Jongmyo Grand Festival