2025 National of Jeonju & Heritage story
"The Prelude of the Night, Walking Through History"
Jeonju, the royal capital of Later Baekje and the ancestral hometown of the Joseon Dynasty, unveils a new story atop a thousand years of history. From traces of royal dynasties to hidden Easter eggs tucked throughout the city! At National of Jeonju & Heritage story, where today’s sentiments meet the echoes of the past, immerse yourself in the charm of cultural heritage under the night sky and begin a special journey filled with performances and hands-on experiences unique to Jeonju!
Recognized as the “Best Heritage Night Tour” by the Cultural Heritage Administration in 2018 and 2023, and selected among the “Top 100 Nighttime Attractions” by the Korea Tourism Organization, the National of Jeonju & Heritage story is considered a flagship heritage utilization program that “most authentically expresses the night of Jeonju.”
- Date
- 2025.06.06 (Fri) ~ 06.07 (Sat) 18:00 ~ 22:00
- Venue
- Jeonju Hanok Village, Gyeonggijeon, Pungnammun, Jeollagamyeong Provincial Office, Pungpaejigwan
- Hosted by
- Korea Heritage Service, Jeonbuk State, Jeonju City
- Organized by
- Culture and Art Factory
+82-63-232-9937 / 75 Jeolla Gamyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si - Website
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2025 National of Jeonju & Heritage story
Based on the deep-rooted history of Jeonju—a thousand-year-old city that was once the royal capital of Later Baekje and the ancestral seat of the Joseon Dynasty—this event offers a variety of storytelling programs that recreate its heritage and enrich Jeonju's nights with new cultural vibrancy.
“The night of Jeonju is expressed in the most authentic Jeonju way.”
As a flagship heritage program, the National of Jeonju & Heritage story expands hands-on participation and strengthens the appeal of each program, enabling both locals and visitors to engage and enjoy. It reflects the culture of Jeonju through the ages and aims to become a festival people wish to return to year after year.
Journey through Jeonju nights with the Eight Sulsas (masters)
⦁ Masters of Light (Yagyeong) – National heritage illuminated at night
⦁ Masters of the national heritage (Yaro) – Walking historic streets under moonlight
⦁ Masters of Stories (Yasa) – Listening to tales of the past
⦁ Masters of Art (Yahwa) – Viewing traditional paintings at night
⦁ Masters of Performance (Yaseol) – Experiencing night performances
⦁ Masters of Travel (Yasuk) – Spending a night at heritage sites
⦁ Masters of Food (Yasik) – Enjoying food under the stars
⦁ Masters of Trade (Yasi) – Market tales and traditional products
Featured Programs
⦁ Gyeonggijeon Zombie Annals: A Joseon fantasy adventure to retrieve royal annals while escaping zombies
⦁ Millennium March of National Heritage: A grand parade with citizens and artists celebrating cultural legacy
⦁ Gyeonhwon`s Cup Ssireum Tournament: A national competition of Korea’s traditional wrestling, Ssireum, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
⦁ Hide and Seek at the Hyanggyo: Playing hide and seek with Confucian scholars at Jeonju Hyanggyo
⦁ Pungpaejigwan(Guesthouse in Jeonju) Yadam: Hearing strange and mysterious Joseon-era folktales at the Guesthouse
⦁ Themed Performance – “Encountering the Royal Capital”: A special performance highlighting Jeonju’s geographical, historical, and cultural significance