On October 11, Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun spoke at the special stage in Yeonmudang before the main performance of the 63rd Hwaseong Cultural Festival, titled 'Suwon Fantasy - Yajo.' He emphasized, 'This year's Hwaseong Cultural Festival was a time to inherit King Jeongjo's great journey over eight days as a magnificent celebration.'
He continued, 'The royal procession of King Jeongjo has proven its potential and strength as a K-Culture Road, and the stunning attractions, including the Hwaseong Media Art, captivated the eyes and ears of tourists.' He added, 'We will work harder to ensure the warmth of tourism spreads throughout the city and into local businesses.'
The 63rd Hwaseong Cultural Festival, which began on October 4, concluded with the 'Suwon Fantasy - Yajo' performance. This year's festival was held over eight days at Hwaseong Fortress under the theme 'New Light for the People,' reflecting King Jeongjo's spirit of benevolence and the hope that citizens and people around the world can share in it.
This year, the festival space was expanded to utilize the entire Hwaseong Fortress area. Programs included 'Suwon Fantasy - Yajo,' the water performance 'Seonyu Dream,' 'Time Travel - The Night of the Palace,' 'The Great Architecture of Citizens - Hwaseong,' and the Suwon Pottery Race, held at various locations such as the Haenggung Plaza, Hwaseong Haenggung, Yeonmudang, Yongyeon, and the Traditional Culture Center.
The joint reenactment of King Jeongjo's royal procession, preparing for the leap of the K-Culture Road, took place on October 4. About 1,200 citizens participated in the parade, which featured 60 horses and over 1,000 participants following the procession, recreating King Jeongjo's journey from 1795.
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