The city of Suwon is hosting the 63rd Hwaseong Cultural Festival from September 19 through October 6th.
According to the festival’s website, the fortress was built by King Jeongjo for his father, Crown Prince Sado, and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage.
Each fall, the βSuwon Hwaseong Cultural Festivalβ reflects upon the filial piety of King Jeongjo and also, his thoughts on reforms for his subjects which shines through in Hwaseong Fortress.
A variety of performances and activities will be available at this yearβs festival led by the βKing Jeongjo Tomb Parade Reenactment,β the highlight of the βSuwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival,β as well as a reenactment of the βJinchanyeon (60th birthday) Banquet for Crown Princess Hongβ, and the βSuwon Lantern of Love Festivalβ which will take place along the beautiful Suwoncheon.
Performance times are between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily and admission is free.
