"We Carry on Traditional Culture" ... Changwon Special City Holds 31st Samwon Jerye Ceremony

Hosted by Samwonhoe, promoting harmony in the local community

A Samwon Jerye ceremony aimed at carrying on traditional culture and promoting harmony in the local community was held in Changwon.

Changwon Special City in South Gyeongsang Province announced on October 19 that the 31st Samwon Jerye ceremony, hosted by Samwonhoe, had been held in front of the Changwon Monument at Yongji Park in Changwon.

Changwon Special City Holds 31st Samwon Jerye. [Photo courtesy of Changwon City]

The ceremony was organized to honor the spirits of the ancestors of the old Samwonji area and to pray for the harmony and well-being of their descendants and local residents. About 350 people, including residents and officials, attended, and Changwon Special City Mayor Kang Kiyoon served as the chief officiant.

The ceremony included rites such as the Choheonrye and Gangsinrye. A commemorative event in front of the Changwon Monument provided an opportunity to reflect on the region's traditional culture and strengthen harmony and a sense of community among residents.

In his congratulatory remarks, Changwon Special City Mayor Kang Kiyoon said, "The traditions carried on through the Samwon Jerye ceremony and the harmony of the local community are precious legacies. I hope Samwonhoe will continue to play an important role in preserving traditional culture and developing the local community."

Samwonhoe holds the annual event to preserve traditional culture and promote harmony among local residents, and hopes it will serve as a model for other regions.

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