Humanities Concert

Humanities Concert held at Heungbokjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace on an autumn day

“Hanbok lifestyle,” designated as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, is a living history imbued traditions and in various forms. 

It’s a lifestyle that represents Korean people’s identity and values.

Not only has Hanbok been preserved through illustrated records of our ancestors, it is also depicted and described meticulously in modern films, serving as a medium portraying the everyday life and the ideal.

Whether in Jinyeon Uigwe and dobyeong (painted folding screens) illustrating royal court banquets, or in historical dramas set in different eras, Hanbok depicts themes, characters, and events in fresh and bold ways.

In the fall of 2024, join us at Gyeongbokgung Palace as we explore Hanboks in various forms and shapes that may seem worlds apart.

 

1. Event information

- Dates: Thursday, October 10 – Friday, October 11, 2024

- Time: 16:00~17:30 (90 minutes)

- Venue: Heungbokjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace

- Capacity: 300 people per session (reservation required)

- Inquiries: Royal Palaces and Tombs Utilization Program, Customer Service (☎ 1522-2295)

- Ticket Inquiries: TicketLink Customer Service Center (☎ 1588-7890)

2. Reservation information

- Schedule: 2 PM on Monday, September 23, 2024 *Tentative

- Reservation Link: www.ticketlink.co.kr

- How to book: Online reservation

- Ticket price: Free (first come, first served; up to 4 tickets per person)

 

3. Event introduction

Moderator: Seo Kyoung-Duk

Professor of General Education at Sungshin Women's University

Former member of the Presidential Council on Nation Branding

Former Advisory Board Member, Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

 

Session 1 (Thursday, October 10)

- Topic: Hanbok, A Master’s Mise-en-scène

- Overview: The use of Hanbok as an element of mise-en-scène in films

 

Panelists

Kwon Yoo-jin, Film Costume Director

Costume designer for period films: “Noryang: Deadly Sea,” “Hansan: Rising Dragon,” “The Admiral: Roaring Currents,” “Masquerade,” “War of the Arrows,” and “The Last Princess”

Costume designer for the Netflix series “Kingdom”

Winner of the Grand Bell Award for Best Costume Design (8 times)

 

Performance by The Korean Band ID

A creative Korean traditional music group that evokes the instinct of musical pleasure through performances that combine traditional music with Western rhythms

 

Session 2 (Friday, October 11)

- Topic: Hanbok, A Montage of Everyday Life

- Overview: The use of the Hanbok as a symbol of roles and occupations in historical record paintings (Uigwe, folding screens, etc.)

 

Panelist: Shin Byung-joo

Professor of History, Konkuk University

Former Member of the Advisory Forum for the Oegyujanggak Archives at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Former Researcher at Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies, Seoul National University

Featured on KBS's “History Journal, That Day”

Panelist: Minjoo Lee

Researcher, Institute of Traditional Korean Studies, Academy of Korean Studies

Former Sennior Researcher, Royal Documentation Research Center, Academy of Korean Studies

Former Member of the Gyeonggi Province Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee

Former Visiting Professor and Adjunct Professor, Department of Costume, Sungkyunkwan University

 

Performance by

Art Troupe of Korea Heritage Agency

Korea's premier traditional dance troupe that has been performing traditional arts with song, dance, and music since its founding in 1981 to promote the beauty of Korea.

 

4. “Wear a Beautiful Hanbok” event information

Visitors with a reservation to the Humanities Concert wearing Hanbok will receive priority seating and a small gift.

①Hanbok Priority Seats: 50 seats per session

* All seats are non-assigned, and only 50 seats per session will be available for priority seating for those in traditional hanbok in areas notified in advance.

* Priority seating is available for those wearing traditional hanbok only.

* Traditional Hanbok priority seats must be seated 10 minutes before the performance start time; all seats are non-assigned after 3:50 PM.

② Gift: Available while supplies last

 

5. Admission Information

- Venue: See Info desk for at Heungbokjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace

- Time: 3:20 – 3:50 PM on the day of the performance (separate notice for reservation holders)

- Admission method: Check TicketLink mobile ticket (smart e-ticket)

* Check-in and entry are available 40 minutes before the event begins.

* Please enter the venue at least 10 minutes before the performance starts, as it takes more than a few minutes to walk from the Gyeongbokgung Palace ticket office (Heungnyemun Square) to the venue (Heungbokjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace).

* For the safety of visitors, please follow the staff’s instruction at Heungbokjeon Hall after admission.

* Admission after designated reservation time is considered a no-show, and the visitor must sign up for general admission.

 

6. Important Notices

For Reservations:

* All seats are unassigned and of the same class.

However, 50 seats per session are reserved for those wearing Hanbok in the Hanbok Priority Seats.

* One person can book up to 4 tickets

* In case of no-show after the designated reservation time, visitor must sign up on site.

* Tickets for this event are 100% sold in advance through the official ticketing site, TicketLink, and is not sold in any other way.

* Tickets are non-transferable, and for those visitors that made the reservation.

However, General Admission tickets can be transferred to immediate family members and only with the submission of supporting documents, such as the family register, and family relationship certificate.

* No physical tickets will be provided.

* If Admission tickets are purchased fraudulently (using macros, sharing priority reservation URLs, etc.) or for the purpose of illegal ticket trading, the tickets may be canceled without prior notice and the use of the tickets may be restricted.

* Illegal ticket trading (e.g., premium ticket sales, ticket transfer fraud) cheats innocent ticket purchasers. The event organizers, host, and ticketing companies are not responsible for any issues associated with such trading. Please be sure to book your reservation at the official ticketing agency.

* You can cancel your tickets through the official ticketing agency (TicketLink).

 

Important Notes for Attendees

- Smoking, food, flammable materials and play equipment are restricted for entry as the palace is part of the protected area for cultural heritage.

* Audio and video recording, flash photography, and tripods are prohibited during the event.

* Wheelchair users are requested to contact the Royal Palaces and Tombs Utilization Program Customer Service at least two days prior to the event to notify the use of wheelchair for safe entry.

* The press and broadcast coverage may be present on the day of the event, and you may be filmed without prior notice.

* Photos and videos taken during the event may be used for official press release, research, and publications of the K-Royal Culture Festival.

 

Weather Precautions

Individual notification will be sent out based on the 11 AM forecast by the Korea Meteorological Administration

* If the event is canceled or changed due to rain forecast at 11 AM by the Korea Meteorological Administration on the day of the event, a notification will be sent via text message.

* Make sure all contack information at reservation TicketLink check-out is all correct TicketLink. Organizers are not responsible for issues caused by incorrect information.

 

7. Inquiries

General Inquiries: Royal Palaces and Tombs Utilization Program, Customer Service (☎ 1522-2295)

* Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:30 – 18:00 (closed on Monday)

Ticket Inquiries: TickeLink Customer Service Center (☎ 1588-7890)

* Hours: Weekdays 10:00-19:00 (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)