Seoul Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
Festival Highlights
- Seoul City-hosted traditional cultural reenactment
- Joseon Dynasty palace royal guard change
- Held in front of Deoksugung Daehanmun Gate
- Various experiential programs
- Free operation
Event Introduction
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 Programs
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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. When is the Seoul Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held?
- A. The event is held six days a week, excluding Mondays, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
- Q. Where is the Seoul Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held?
- A. It is held in front of Daehanmun Gate at Deoksugung Palace.
- Q. How can I participate in the 'I am a Sumunjang' experience?
- A. The 'I am a Sumunjang' experience operates every Tuesday to Sunday during the changing ceremony, with 1 participant per session. Advance reservation is required, and you must arrive at the waiting room 1 hour before the experience day.
- Q. When is the 'Traditional Costume Experience' available?
- A. The 'Traditional Costume Experience' operates on weekends and public holidays from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Q. How do I apply for the 'A Special Day in My Life' photo shoot experience?
- A. The 'A Special Day in My Life' photo shoot experience operates every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM, with 1 team (up to 5 people) per session. Duplicate applications by the same person are not allowed.
Info
- Location
- In front of Daehanmun Gate, Deoksugung Palace
- Price
- Free
- Tel
- 02-6242-7402
About the Festival
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.
About the Festival
- 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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