Namsan Bongsudae Lighting Ceremony
Originally there were five different Bongsudae stations located on Namsan, but they were destroyed over the course of time. The current Bongsudae was reconstructed in 1993 based on historical records in one of the five locations, near Palgakjeong (Octagonal Pavilion), and was designated Seoul Monument No. 14.
Starting from 2007, a re-enactment of how the Bongsudae was used during the Joseon Dynasty has been held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every day except on Mondays. The event starts with a patrolling ceremony and a ceremony of the guards. At around noon, the bongsugun (beacon tower soldiers) sound the bugle and conch horn to signify that the lighting ceremony is about to begin. Then at exactly noon, Bosingak (Belfry) located in Jongno rings twelve times, and the lighting ceremony begins. Only one beacon is lit in accordance with the rules that were used in ancient times.
Although the lighting ceremony itself is great to see, the patrolling ceremony and ceremony of the guards that occurs before and after the lighting ceremony are very interesting to see as well. Although smaller in size than the Changing of the Guards ceremony that takes place at Deoksugung (Palace), these ceremonies offer the opportunity to witness a different aspect of traditional Korean culture. Once the event has concluded, visitors may take photos with the bongsugun.
Originally there were five different Bongsudae stations located on Namsan, but they were destroyed over the course of time. The current Bongsudae was reconstructed in 1993 based on historical records in one of the five locations, near Palgakjeong (Octagonal Pavilion), and was designated Seoul Monument No. 14.
Starting from 2007, a re-enactment of how the Bongsudae was used during the Joseon Dynasty has been held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every day except on Mondays. The event starts with a patrolling ceremony and a ceremony of the guards. At around noon, the bongsugun (beacon tower soldiers) sound the bugle and conch horn to signify that the lighting ceremony is about to begin. Then at exactly noon, Bosingak (Belfry) located in Jongno rings twelve times, and the lighting ceremony begins. Only one beacon is lit in accordance with the rules that were used in ancient times.
Although the lighting ceremony itself is great to see, the patrolling ceremony and ceremony of the guards that occurs before and after the lighting ceremony are very interesting to see as well. Although smaller in size than the Changing of the Guards ceremony that takes place at Deoksugung (Palace), these ceremonies offer the opportunity to witness a different aspect of traditional Korean culture. Once the event has concluded, visitors may take photos with the bongsugun.
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