1919 Seodaemun, The Roar of That Day

Festival Highlights
- Commemorative event for all citizens

To commemorate the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Movement, "1919 Seodaemun, The Roar of That Day" will be held from February 28 to March 1 at Seodaemun Independence Park, Seodaemun Prison History Hall, and Wesleyan Chapel at Methodist Theological University. By hosting a commemorative event open to all citizens, the values of freedom and peace pursued by patriotic ancestors will be shared. Commemorative ceremonies, independence movement marches, and various experiential programs will be operated at historical sites in Seodaemun-gu, transforming the area around Seodaemun Independence Park once again into a sacred place for the independence movement.
From February 28 to March 1, 2026
Seodaemun Independence Park, Seodaemun Prison History Hall, Wesleyan Chapel at Methodist Theological University (251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Hyeonjeo-dong))
1. Main Programs - Incense Offering at Memorial Monument: 2026. 3. 1. (Sun) 09:40 - March 1st Movement Commemoration Ceremony: 2026. 3. 1. (Sun) 10:00 - Manse Movement March: 2026. 3. 1. (Sun) 10:30 - March 1st Movement Commemorative Concert: 2026. 2. 28. (Sat) 17:00 2. Ancillary Programs: Large Taegeukgi Hoisting Ceremony 3. Consumer Participation Programs: Historical Commentary Trekking / Independence Reading Challenge / Hanbok March 1st Movement Flash Mob / Experience Booths
Free (some paid experience booths available)
To commemorate the 107th anniversary of the March 1st Movement, "1919 Seodaemun, The Roar of That Day" will be held from February 28 to March 1 at Seodaemun Independence Park, Seodaemun Prison History Hall, and Wesleyan Chapel at Methodist Theological University. By hosting a commemorative event open to all citizens, the values of freedom and peace pursued by patriotic ancestors will be shared. Commemorative ceremonies, independence movement marches, and various experiential programs will be operated at historical sites in Seodaemun-gu, transforming the area around Seodaemun Independence Park once again into a sacred place for the independence movement.
1. Main Programs - Incense Offering at Memorial Monument: 2026. 3. 1. (Sun) 09:40 - March 1st Movement Commemoration Ceremony: 2026. 3. 1. (Sun) 10:00 - Manse Movement March: 2026. 3. 1. (Sun) 10:30 - March 1st Movement Commemorative Concert: 2026. 2. 28. (Sat) 17:00 2. Ancillary Programs: Large Taegeukgi Hoisting Ceremony 3. Consumer Participation Programs: Historical Commentary Trekking / Independence Reading Challenge / Hanbok March 1st Movement Flash Mob / Experience Booths
1. Main Programs - Incense Offering at Memorial Monument: 2026. 3. 1. (Sun) 09:40 - March 1st Movement Commemoration Ceremony: 2026. 3. 1. (Sun) 10:00 - Manse Movement March: 2026. 3. 1. (Sun) 10:30 - March 1st Movement Commemorative Concert: 2026. 2. 28. (Sat) 17:00 2. Ancillary Programs: Large Taegeukgi Hoisting Ceremony 3. Consumer Participation Programs: Historical Commentary Trekking / Independence Reading Challenge / Hanbok March 1st Movement Flash Mob / Experience Booths
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