Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress (웅진성수문병 근무교대식)

The Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress takes place at Gongsanseong Fortress, a part of the Baekje Historic Areas which is a desginated UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The ceremony reenacts the service of the guards defending the castle, using costumes and props based on the strict analysis of the historical records. The ceremony is held every Saturday and Sunday from April to November except during hot summer season of June to August, and conducted every day during the Baekje Culture Festival in the fall. The event includes martial art performances and various experiences as well as the main ceremony, aiming at promoting Gongju-si, where the Baekje culture flourished, and its valuable heritage Gongsanseong Fortress.

Start date

2022-04-23  

End Date

2022-11-27  

Performance Time

[11:00] King Muryeong Statue Ritual
[14:00 & 16:00] Guard changing ceremony
* Weekends only  

Venue

The area of Gongsanseong Fortress, Gongju-si  

Age Limit

Open to visitors of all ages  

Organizer

Woongjin Culture Institute  

Organizer's Contact Information

+82-41-840-8090  

Host Company

Gongju-si  

Host's Contact Information

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-856-7700  

Introduction

The Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress takes place at Gongsanseong Fortress, a part of the Baekje Historic Areas which is a desginated UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The ceremony reenacts the service of the guards defending the castle, using costumes and props based on the strict analysis of the historical records. The ceremony is held every Saturday and Sunday from April to November except during hot summer season of June to August, and conducted every day during the Baekje Culture Festival in the fall. The event includes martial art performances and various experiences as well as the main ceremony, aiming at promoting Gongju-si, where the Baekje culture flourished, and its valuable heritage Gongsanseong Fortress.

How to Particpate

See the official website