Autumn Palaces: Seoul’s K-Royal Festival Lights Up Tradition

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Through this weekend, October 8–12, 2025, Seoul is hosting the Fall K-Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전) at its four historic palaces, including Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. The event features royal court music, dance, traditional craft workshops, and popular nighttime tours under autumn skies.

K-Royal Culture Festival

Palaces are decorated with seasonal lights, creating a magical blend of history and atmosphere. Visitors, both local and international, are encouraged to walk the palace grounds, enjoy cultural performances, and experience Korea’s living heritage. The festival is part of Seoul’s push to bring royal history into everyday life and share it with a global audience.

Korean Vocabulary:

  • 궁중문화축전 gungjung-munhwa-chukjeon K-Royal Culture Festival
  • 궁궐 gung-gweol; palace
  • 전통 jeontong; tradition
  • 야간 yagan; night / nighttime
  • 체험 cheheom; experience
  • 유산 yusan; heritage

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