Mayor Jeong Myeonggeun of Hwaseong: "We Will Develop the Festival to Inherit King Jeongjo's Spirit of Communication and Innovation"

Hwaseong Concludes Jeongjo Hyo Culture Festival and Royal Procession
Over 800 Citizens Join the Parade
Robot Parade Takes the Lead for the First Time
Original Musical and 1,000-Drone Light Show Featured

Jeong Myeonggeun, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, stated, "The spirit of communication and innovation for the people, which King Jeongjo dreamed of, aligns with the future that Hwaseong Special City is pursuing today," adding, "We will create a dignified festival that instills a sense of pride in our citizens."

On the 4th, at the 2026 King Jeongjo Royal Procession, a parade of citizens marched toward Jeongjo Hyogong Park, led by a robot procession. Provided by Hwaseong City.

Hwaseong Special City announced that it successfully concluded the '2026 Jeongjo Hyo Culture Festival · Jeongjo Daewang Royal Procession,' which took place at Jeongjo Hyogong Park and the Yungrung area from October 3rd to 4th. The festival, which honors King Jeongjo's filial piety and love for the people, featured a historical reenactment parade, citizen participation programs, and performances utilizing cutting-edge technology.

This year, the Jeongjo Daewang Royal Procession introduced a 'robot parade' at the forefront for the first time. Robots symbolizing the future city of Hwaseong marched through the city center alongside the traditional procession, captivating the attention of the audience.

On the second day of the procession, about 800 citizens participated. The parade, which traveled through Dongtan and Hwanggye-dong to Jeongjo Hyogong Park, included a giant puppet of King Jeongjo, a filial piety parade group, children's palanquin procession teams from Annyeong and Hakdong Elementary Schools, as well as groups of citizens and foreign participants.

Jung Myunggeun, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, is presenting the 'Gyeokjaeng' performance, which was a way for commoners to directly appeal their grievances to the king, at the 2026 Jeongjo Filial Piety Culture Festival on the 4th. Provided by Hwaseong City

On the first day, a night parade called 'Hyeonnyungwon Cheonwon', reenacting the relocation of Crown Prince Sado’s tomb to Hyeonnyungwon, was held. With around 400 citizens taking part, the event featured a butterfly drone and a peach blossom dedication performance to express King Jeongjo's filial piety.

During the opening ceremony, awards for exemplary filial piety were presented to citizens who practiced filial culture in their communities. The event also showcased a creative musical titled 'The King's Road' based on King Jeongjo's spirit of filial piety, as well as a light show involving 1,000 drones.

On the 4th, at the 2026 King Jeongjo Royal Procession held in Hwaseong Special City, Jeong Myung-geun, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City (center), is marching together with a parade of citizens dressed in traditional costumes. Provided by Hwaseong City

Mayor Jeong stated, "The Jeongjo Hyo Culture Festival and Jeongjo Daewang Royal Procession go beyond simply reenacting history; they are celebrations that inherit the values of King Jeongjo's filial piety and benevolence toward the people into the present day," adding, "We will further develop the festival as a representative event of Korea's historical and cultural cities and as a city of advanced technology for the future."

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