A Journey Through Time at Hongju Eupseong Fortress: Highlights from the 3rd Junggoje Festival

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Experience a time travel at Hongju Eupseong!

Collection of scenes from the 3rd Junggoje Festival

3rd Junggoje Festival at Hongju Eupseong Fortress

Under the autumn sky, Hongseong's Hongju Eupseong Fortress, where history breathes.

On Saturday, October 4th, a special festival was held at Hongju Eupseong where you could enjoy the essence of the oldest Pansori school that developed mainly in the Chungcheong region!

I visited the 3rd Junggoje Festival.

At this festival, you could enjoy not only various performances by masters but also traditional food, crafts, and games that our ancestors enjoyed.

It was a time when the whole family could feel the beauty and excitement of tradition.

Shall we explore the vivid scenes from the festival?

Performance Program Highlights

Choi Seon-dal Master Singer Lecture Concert

A lecture concert that unraveled the life and art world of Junggoje master Choi Seon-dal through informative lectures and dynamic performances!

Chungcheongnam-do Intangible Cultural Heritage 'Seungmu'

Simhayeongryu Seungmu, designated as Chungnam Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2000.

Lee Ae-ri's elegant and restrained dance moves evoked admiration from the audience.

Lee Dong-baek's Chunhyangga - 'Sarangga' (Love Song)

A representative scene from Chunhyangga, one of the five major Pansori stories.

The song filled with the love of Lee Mong-ryong and Chunhyang delivered a deep resonance of traditional sound.

Park Seong-hwan Master Singer 'Jeokbyeokga' (Song of the Red Cliff)

Park Seong-hwan, the only direct successor of Junggoje, continuing the tradition of master singers Lee Dong-baek and Jeong Gwang-su.

His performance captivated the audience with an overwhelming sound.

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Namsadang 'Eoreum' (Tightrope Walking)

A thrilling tightrope walking performance on a rope!

It showcased the essence of intangible heritage with a blend of humor and artistry.

Pop Sori Group Simpool

A creative performance that added pop sounds to traditional Pansori!

They received applause for their new music that crossed generations and genres.

Junggoje Sinawi

A Sinawi performance that captured the unique breathing and improvisation of Junggoje.

It completed a stage that communicated with the audience by reinterpreting the vitality of tradition in a modern way.

Hongseong Gyeolseong Nongyo (Farmers' Song)

A traditional farmers' song passed down in the Hongseong-gun area.

It was a vivid experience of our ancestors' lives filled with sweat and excitement.

Experience Program Highlights

In addition to the performances, various experiences with the taste, crafts, and games of Junggoje were prepared!

Food Experience

It was a time to enjoy our unique flavors by making traditional snacks and local specialties.

Crafts and Games Experience

Fun programs continued for everyone from children to adults, including traditional fan decoration, scent pouch making, and game experiences.

The 3rd Junggoje Festival unfolded amidst the serene autumn scenery of Hongju Eupseong Fortress.

This event, which combined performances by masters and various experiences,

was a meaningful time to once again feel the beauty of traditional culture and the dignity of Chungnam.

I hope you have created unforgettable memories with your family, lovers, and friends, feeling the texture of tradition with your fingertips.

See you again next year at the Junggoje Festival!