Old Paintings Like "Hwaseongneunghaengdo" Brought to Life on Screen
Korean Traditional Music, Court Dance Performances, and Commentary Included
A convergence music concert showcasing the royal procession of King Jeongjo of Joseon and the world of art will be held.
The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Cultural Heritage Administration announced on October 2 that the "Yunggeolleung Concert - Meeting Jeongjo in Old Paintings" will take place at Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung on October 11 at 3 p.m.
The stage will recreate scenes from old paintings through video, music, and dance. Highlights include the eight-panel folding screen "Hwaseongneunghaengdo," which depicts King Jeongjo’s procession commemorating Lady Hyegyeong’s 60th birthday; "Chrysanthemum Painting," drawn by King Jeongjo himself; and works by contemporary painters such as Kim Hongdo, which will be presented through video and commentary.
The Korean traditional chamber orchestra will perform a newly composed piece celebrating the 10th anniversary of the inscription of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dancers from the National Gugak Center will present the drum dance "Mugo," depicted in "Bongsudangjinchando," and the royal court dance "Cheoyongmu."
Art critic Son Cheolju will discuss the Confucian ideals of filial piety and the symbolism of royal court paintings from the Jeongjo era, as portrayed in "Naknamheon Yangroyeondo," along with historical context.
Seating will be available for 100 people on a first-come, first-served basis, with registration opening at 9 a.m. on October 3 through the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center website. Admission is free. On-site visitors are also welcome to attend.
An official from the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center stated, "We hope that the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty will become more than just historical spaces and serve as cultural venues where nature, art, and healing come together."
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