Bosingak is a belfry where a large bell, designated as National Treasure No. 2, had once hung. It was used during the Joseon Dynasty to keep time. The bell was rung 33 times every morning at about 4 a.m. to signal the end of the night curfew and the start of a new day, and the city gates were opened. At night, it was rung 28 times at about 10 p.m. to signal the end of the day and all entrances to the capital were closed. The bell was also used as a fire alarm.
Bosingak was first built in about 1395, during the fourth year of King Taejo’s reign. The bell was remade in 1458 during the 4th year of King Sejo and was hung in Wongaksa Temple, but was moved to its current location in 1619 during the 11th year of King Gwanghaegun’s reign, after the temple closed.
The bell was originally called Jonggak, but it was re-named to its current name in 1895 when King Gojong granted it a votive plaque with the name “Bosingak” engraved on it. Unfortunately, due to the turbulent history of late Joseon Dynasty, the bell suffered a lot of damage, and can now only be seen on display at the National Museum of Korea.The bell that is currently standing at Bosingak was newly cast with contributions from the public. It was hung in the belfry on August 14, 1985, and was first rung the following day in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1945 liberation.
Up until a few years ago, the bell was only rung 33 times at midnight on New Year’s Eve, an event that thousands of people flock to see in Jongno. But now from January 2 to December 24 (excluding Mondays), a daily bell-ringing ceremony is conducted at Bosingak for ordinary citizens to enjoy. Four lucky people even get to ring the bell themselves.
During the ceremony, the royal palace guards conduct a re-enactment of the bell-ringing ceremony that took place every day during the Joseon Dynasty. This is conducted after they have conducted a re-enactment of the Changing of the Royal Guard Ceremony at the palaces.
Bosingak was first built in about 1395, during the fourth year of King Taejo’s reign. The bell was remade in 1458 during the 4th year of King Sejo and was hung in Wongaksa Temple, but was moved to its current location in 1619 during the 11th year of King Gwanghaegun’s reign, after the temple closed.
The bell was originally called Jonggak, but it was re-named to its current name in 1895 when King Gojong granted it a votive plaque with the name “Bosingak” engraved on it. Unfortunately, due to the turbulent history of late Joseon Dynasty, the bell suffered a lot of damage, and can now only be seen on display at the National Museum of Korea.The bell that is currently standing at Bosingak was newly cast with contributions from the public. It was hung in the belfry on August 14, 1985, and was first rung the following day in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1945 liberation.
Up until a few years ago, the bell was only rung 33 times at midnight on New Year’s Eve, an event that thousands of people flock to see in Jongno. But now from January 2 to December 24 (excluding Mondays), a daily bell-ringing ceremony is conducted at Bosingak for ordinary citizens to enjoy. Four lucky people even get to ring the bell themselves.
During the ceremony, the royal palace guards conduct a re-enactment of the bell-ringing ceremony that took place every day during the Joseon Dynasty. This is conducted after they have conducted a re-enactment of the Changing of the Royal Guard Ceremony at the palaces.
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