Gyeonggi Suwon City (Mayor Lee Jae-jun) will host the '2026 Suwon Hwaseong Media Art' event from September 19 to October 6 at Jangan Park.
Themed 'Saebit Dongrak (同樂): Suwon Hwaseong (華城), Blooming with Light Season 1 - Ayu Gabin (我有嘉賓),' the festival will take place daily from 6 PM to 10 PM at Hwaseomun, Janganmun, and Jangan Park. 'Ayu Gabin' translates to 'I have a precious guest.'
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 7 PM on September 19. This marks the sixth year of the Suwon Hwaseong Media Art festival, which has expanded its performances and enhanced experiential content. The event will also feature increased seating and a pop-up store in collaboration with a global intellectual property brand to attract international tourists.
At Hwaseomun, the media art piece 'Light of Connection' will be shown three times daily (7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM). Additionally, various performances incorporating light, sound, dance, and drone displays will be featured.
Janganmun will showcase storytelling works related to Suwon Hwaseong under the theme 'The King's Path - Companionship,' presenting grand media art that combines lighting, sound, and special effects.
Jangan Park will be transformed into a media park, utilizing the Suwon Hwaseong fortress walls for sound interactive media art. The forest area will host a giant flower and botanical healing zone. Interactive programs and photo zones will be created for visitors, along with a market featuring local specialties called 'Haenggung Store Suwon Store.'
A city official stated, 'Starting with the Suwon Hwaseong Media Art on the 19th, three major autumn festivals will continue for 23 days.' They expressed hope that many people will visit Suwon's autumn festival and create wonderful memories.
Suwon Hwaseong, built during the Joseon Dynasty by King Jeongjo, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. The 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival will take place from November 4 to 11, featuring various programs alongside the royal procession in Anyang and Suwon.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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