Seoul Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
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99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul (Jeong-dong)
Festival Highlights
- Seoul City-hosted traditional cultural reenactment
- Joseon Dynasty palace royal guard change
The "Seoul Royal Guard Changing Ceremony" is a representative traditional cultural reenactment event hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, a program that vividly revives the scene of the royal guards changing shifts who protected the palace gates during the Joseon Dynasty. The Sumunjang (royal guard commander) was an official of Jong 6-pum rank, who, along with subordinates and royal guards belonging to the Sumunjangcheong, guarded the palace gates, regulated entry and exit, and conducted patrols. The changing ceremony is structured based on actual historical data and unfolds around Deoksugung Palace in the late Joseon Dynasty. The event is held six days a week, excluding Mondays, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM in front of Daehanmun Gate at Deoksugung Palace. Various experiential programs are also operated to add interest for general citizens and foreign tourists: the "Gaesiktago Experience" is an experience where participants directly beat a drum to announce the start of the ceremony; "I am a Sumunjang" is a program where participants wear the Sumunjang uniform and experience the role; and "Traditional Costume Experience" is a popular experience where participants can wear Joseon Dynasty attire and take photos.
The main program is the 'Seoul Royal Guard Changing Ceremony'. Auxiliary events and programs include the 'I am a Sumunjang' Experience, 'Gaesiktago' Experience, Traditional Costume Experience, and 'A Special Day in My Life' Photo Shoot Experience. **[Detailed Information on Auxiliary Events and Programs]** 1. **I am a Sumunjang** - Operating Period: Every Tuesday to Sunday (during the changing ceremony) - Participants: 1 person per session - Main Content: Royal guard role experience / Wearing costume / Role training - Notes: Advance reservation required / Arrive at waiting room 1 hour before experience day 2. **Gaesiktago** - Operating Period: Every Tuesday to Sunday (during the changing ceremony) - Participants: 1 person per session - Main Content: Eomgosu role experience / Wearing costume / Role training - Notes: Advance reservation required / Arrive at waiting room 30 minutes before experience day 3. **Traditional Costume Experience** - Operating Period: Weekends and public holidays 10:30~15:30 - Participants: No limit - Main Content: On-site costume wearing experience - Notes: Free operation 4. **A Special Day in My Life** - Operating Period: Every Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday (10:00, 13:00, 15:00) - Participants: 1 team per session (up to 5 people) - Main Content: Commemorative photo shoot with Sumunjang / 1 instant photo provided - Notes: No duplicate applications for the same person / Photo equipment, costumes, props, makeup, etc. not provided / No mobile shooting of royal guards
The event takes place in front of Daehanmun Gate at Deoksugung Palace. The address is 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul (Jeong-dong). It is held six days a week, excluding Mondays, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
All programs are operated free of charge.
The "Seoul Royal Guard Changing Ceremony" is a representative traditional cultural reenactment event hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, a program that vividly revives the scene of the royal guards changing shifts who protected the palace gates during the Joseon Dynasty. The Sumunjang (royal guard commander) was an official of Jong 6-pum rank, who, along with subordinates and royal guards belonging to the Sumunjangcheong, guarded the palace gates, regulated entry and exit, and conducted patrols. The changing ceremony is structured based on actual historical data and unfolds around Deoksugung Palace in the late Joseon Dynasty. The event is held six days a week, excluding Mondays, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM in front of Daehanmun Gate at Deoksugung Palace. Various experiential programs are also operated to add interest for general citizens and foreign tourists: the "Gaesiktago Experience" is an experience where participants directly beat a drum to announce the start of the ceremony; "I am a Sumunjang" is a program where participants wear the Sumunjang uniform and experience the role; and "Traditional Costume Experience" is a popular experience where participants can wear Joseon Dynasty attire and take photos.
- Main Program: Seoul Royal Guard Changing Ceremony - Auxiliary Events and Programs: 'I am a Sumunjang' Experience / 'Gaesiktago' Experience / Traditional Costume Experience / 'A Special Day in My Life' Photo Shoot Experience [Detailed Information on Auxiliary Events and Programs] 1. I am a Sumunjang - Operating Period: Every Tuesday to Sunday (during the changing ceremony) - Participants: 1 person per session - Main Content: Royal guard role experience / Wearing costume / Role training - Notes: Advance reservation required / Arrive at waiting room 1 hour before experience day 2. Gaesiktago - Operating Period: Every Tuesday to Sunday (during the changing ceremony) - Participants: 1 person per session - Main Content: Eomgosu role experience / Wearing costume / Role training - Notes: Advance reservation required / Arrive at waiting room 30 minutes before experience day 3. Traditional Costume Experience - Operating Period: Weekends and public holidays 10:30~15:30 - Participants: No limit - Main Content: On-site costume wearing experience - Notes: Free operation 4. A Special Day in My Life - Operating Period: Every Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday (10:00, 13:00, 15:00) - Participants: 1 team per session (up to 5 people) - Main Content: Commemorative photo shoot with Sumunjang / 1 instant photo provided - Notes: No duplicate applications for the same person / Photo equipment, costumes, props, makeup, etc. not provided / No mobile shooting of royal guards
- Main Program: Seoul Royal Guard Changing Ceremony - Auxiliary Events and Programs: 'I am a Sumunjang' Experience / 'Gaesiktago' Experience / Traditional Costume Experience / 'A Special Day in My Life' Photo Shoot Experience [Detailed Information on Auxiliary Events and Programs] 1. I am a Sumunjang - Operating Period: Every Tuesday to Sunday (during the changing ceremony) - Participants: 1 person per session - Main Content: Royal guard role experience / Wearing costume / Role training - Notes: Advance reservation required / Arrive at waiting room 1 hour before experience day 2. Gaesiktago - Operating Period: Every Tuesday to Sunday (during the changing ceremony) - Participants: 1 person per session - Main Content: Eomgosu role experience / Wearing costume / Role training - Notes: Advance reservation required / Arrive at waiting room 30 minutes before experience day 3. Traditional Costume Experience - Operating Period: Weekends and public holidays 10:30~15:30 - Participants: No limit - Main Content: On-site costume wearing experience - Notes: Free operation 4. A Special Day in My Life - Operating Period: Every Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday (10:00, 13:00, 15:00) - Participants: 1 team per session (up to 5 people) - Main Content: Commemorative photo shoot with Sumunjang / 1 instant photo provided - Notes: No duplicate applications for the same person / Photo equipment, costumes, props, makeup, etc. not provided / No mobile shooting of royal guards
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