Hanseong Festival

8th

Hanseong Baekje! The lights and sounds of 500 years

• PeriodOctober 5 – October 7, 2007 (3 days)
• VenuesOlympic Park, Seoul Norimadang, tombs of Seokchon-dong, Hangang Park
• major events
  • Proclamation ceremony of Songpa’s vision, symposium on the Hanseong Baekje, Dongmyeongje, a special exhibition of Hanseong Baekje relics, historical and cultural street parade, the coronation of King Onjo, the Baekje Village, Baekje market place

7th

With the fragrance of tradition! Illuminated with culture!

• PeriodSeptember 30 – October 2, 2005 (3 days)
• VenuesSeokchon Lake, Seoul Norimadang, tombs of Seokchon-dong, Hangang Park
• major events
  • International kiteflying, traditional hair styling show, international folk festival, Dongmyeongje coronation of King Onjo, historical and cultural street parade, Songpanaru market place photo exhibition of Songpa’s old images, exhibition of calligraphy and fine art

6th

Songpa! Knocking on the door of the Baekje

• PeriodSeptember 17 – 21, 2003 (5 days)
• VenuesSeokchon Lake, Seoul Norimadang, tombs of Seokchon-dong
• major events
  • Opening ceremony, ceremony of Residents’ Day, resident song contest, Dongmyeongje, coronation of King Geungusu, outdoor music concert, historical and cultural street parade, Songpanaru market place

5th

Feeling the essense of the Baekje

• PeriodSeptember 17 – September 23, 2001 (4 days)
• Venues Seokchon Lake Seoul Norimadang, tombs of Seokchon-dong
• major events
  • Opening ceremony, ceremony of the Residents’ Day, resident song contest, Dongmyeongje, coronation of King Biryu, exhibition of fine art and calligraphy, historical and cultural street parade, Songpanaru market place

4th

Songpa! The capital of Baekje for 500 years

• PeriodSeptember 15 – September 18, 1999 (4 days)
• VenuesSeokchon Lake, Seoul Norimadang, tombs of Seokchon-dong
• major events
  • Opening ceremony, symposium on the Hanseong Baekje folk game contest, performance by the Bolshoi choir, Russia, Dongmyeongje, royal parade of the Hanseong Baekje

3rd

Harmony of ancient and modern times

• PeriodSeptember 20 – September 23, 1997 (4 days)
• VenuesAsian Park, Seoul Nori Madang, tombs of Seokchon-dong
• major events
  • Opening ceremony, performance of festival night, reproduction of the Songpa market place, international folk festival, queen of Baekje contest, royal parade of the Hanseong Baekje

2nd

King Onjo, the founder of the Baekje!

• PeriodSeptember 15 – September 18, 1995 (4 days)
• VenuesCommunity center, Seoul Nori Madang, tombs of Seokchon-dong
• major events
  • Opening ceremony, performance of artists from Vienna, Austria, queen of the Baekje contest, photo exhibition of the Baekje ruins, the ritual ceremony of King Onjo, historical and cultural parade

1st

Songpa, the city of the Hanseong Baekje

• PeriodMay 30, 1994 (1 day)
• VenuesAsian Park, Baekjegobun-ro
• major events
  • Opening ceremony, poetry of the Baekje, Taepyongmu dance, traditional percussion quartet, marching parade of King Geunchogo, photo exhibition of Seoul for 600 years