Recreating a Traditional Wedding Cermony
South Insa Courtyard
April-June, Septermber-October
The Foundation for the Preservation of Cultural Properties of Korea presents a program that reenacts a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. No performances on Mondays through Wednesdays and none during July and August. Free of charge. Visit www.fpcp.or.kr/fpcp/ or call 02-566-6300. The reenactment takes place at the Southern Insa Courtyard, located near the entrance to Insa-dong from Chongno.
Folk Performance
The Korea House
Open Run
The Korea House will hold traditional performances in an open run. Entrance fee costs 29,000 won. There are 156 seats available every night and each performance is accompanied with a traditional Korean dinner. Visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or call 02-2266-9101. Located near exit 3 of Chungmuro Station on subway lines 3 and 4.
Presidential Guards of Honor
Courtyard in front of the Chong Wa Dae
April 26 - June 29, Oct. 12 - Nov. 30
The guards who watch over the presidential mansion will showcase their traditions and customs including a parade of mounted parties, guards on skates, and performances of Korean classical music. No fee. Performances every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the courtyard situated in front of Chong Wa Dae. For more information, visit www.pss.go.kr. Located near exit 5 of Kyongbok Palace Station on subway line 3.