Open from September 27 to October 13… Operating hours 6 PM to 10 PM (last entry 9 PM)
Goyang Special City (Mayor Lee Dong-hwan)’s representative night festival ‘Haengjugae Art Festival’ is about to open. This year, it will be held for 17 days from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, October 13 with the theme of ‘Haengju’s History, Light that Opens the Future’.
Now in its fourth year, ‘Haengjugae Art Festival at Night’ is seeing an increase in visitors each year, and last year, it was selected as one of the 100 Best Night-Time Places in Korea by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, solidifying its position as a night-time tourist attraction once again.
Goyang Special City Mayor Lee Dong-hwan said, “We will actively utilize the historical and cultural tourism resources of Haengjusanseong Fortress to increase its brand value,” and added, “I hope you enjoy the autumn night atmosphere at Haengjusanseong Fortress, the best night view spot in Goyang City.”
Let’s enjoy the elegance of song and dance… A feast of art unfolding on the stage of Haengjusanseong Fortress
During the period of ‘Haengjugae Art Night’, Sanseong Music Concert will be held at Chunguijeong and Jeongsang Square at 8 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
On September 27th and 29th, and October 1st, which is designated as a temporary holiday, there will be a performance by ‘Gayageum Yeji’, who is an instructor at the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and also a YouTube creator. Also, on October 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 11th, the Goyang Choreographer’s Association will present a dynamic Jindo Bukchum, and on October 4th, the Goyang Arts High School will present a Korean dance solo, Hwachunmu. On October 9th, Goyang Buskers Eunhan will perform a haegeum.
The opening performance will be held at Chungjangsa Temple at 8:30 PM on September 28, and will be a fusion performance of the K-Tigers Taekwondo and media art. In addition, the closing performance with the Arumdream Dance Company of Goyang Arts High School at 8 PM on October 12 will be the grand finale at Chunguijeong, and on the last day, the 13th, there will be a special stage by the folk music group Sinawi and the Goyang City Choir.
‘Haengju’s history, the light that opens the future’… Widely publicizing Haengjusanseong’s historical and cultural content
‘Haengjuga (Street) Art (Night)’ has 23 photo zones with lighting from Daecheopmun, the entrance to Haengjusanseong Fortress, to Haengjudaecheopbi at the top. The MBTI Annals of the Joseon Dynasty photo zone decorated with Joseon Dynasty figures and the related caricature experience add to the fun.
The Haengjusanseong Story Trail compares weapons from Joseon and Japan and provides interesting stories of people from that time. In addition, the ‘Haengjusanseong Moonlight Tour’ with a cultural tourism guide reminds us of its value as a cultural heritage. The program is available for advance reservations on the Goyang City Hall integrated reservation site and is operated eight times a day.
At Chungjangsa Temple, you can always enjoy the media art piece ‘Generate New Goyang’. Based on an agreement with the Hongik University Graduate School’s AI and Real Media Contents Department, artist Yu Hara’s media art, which is a collaboration, provides a splendid sight to see in harmony with the autumn maple trees. In addition, the 15-meter Haengju Battle Monument located at the top of Haengjusanseong Fortress will present media art with the concept of ‘Light of the Future’ throughout the festival period.
Meanwhile, ‘Haengjugae (街) Art Story (夜)’ was selected as a new project for the 2025 National Heritage Night Tour Contest, and plans are in place to continuously develop differentiated night tourism content unique to Haengjusanseong Fortress.
A festival created by local residents, businesses, civic groups, universities, etc.
At the shelter located at the entrance of Haengjusanseong Fortress, there are experience zones such as Haengjudaecheopbi woodblock printing, Haengjusanseong Fortress coloring and natural crafts, and Joseon’s new weapon making. In addition, 40 works by artist Kim Ki-yong, famous as a monthly Hanok photographer, and around 200 works by the citizen club Goyang Urban Sketch are exhibited as hanging objects. Chunguijeong also exhibits around 270 works by Goyang Urban Sketch made of various materials such as wood, stone, and paper.
If you go to Chunghunjeong, you will see upcycled Hanbok works made by local residents, and you can make mini Hanbok and experience Hanbok. When you reach the top of Haengjusanseong Fortress, you will find ‘Welcome to Haengju World’ prepared by students of Korea Aerospace University. There are fun mission games such as history quizzes and deciphering codes, as well as new programs such as astronomical observations.
Meanwhile, during the festival period, 36 restaurants and cafes in the area plan to provide welcome drinks and discounts to tourists to revitalize the surrounding area.
When visiting the ‘Haengjugae (Street) Art Night’ festival site, we recommend using public transportation. Take village bus 011 from Neunggok Station and get off at Haengjusanseong Station, or take bus 870, 921, or 9707 and get off at Haengjusanseong Station Entrance.
Economy Queen Reporter Kim Hong-mi / Photo Goyang City
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2024-09-25 21:40:17