Today a year ago at thr afternoon, we participated with the crowded to watch The Royal Guard CHanging Ceremony. As we enter inside the Gyeongbokgung Palace from Gyeongbokgung station, the ceremonies already started. The Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony is a great opportunity to experience. A rare traditional scene in Korea which we only can see in Saeguk drama. Managed to record the Performance though a bit too late. Sorry not much photos on the scene cz im too concentrate and jawdropping while watching the ceremony with too many handsome guard. ahakss..
Ceremony Procedure
1. The first drumbeat signal sounds and the relieving guard unit mobilizes towards Gwanghwamun Gate.
2. The second drumbeat signal sounds and the relieving guard unit moves outside of Gwanghwamun Gate, and the chief of the relieving guard unit and the chief of the guard unit on duty perform an identification check.
3. The chief of the relieving guard unit orders his unit to take their positions at the gate and the relieved guard unit mobilizes to the inside of the gate.
4. The third drumbeat signal sounds and the chief of the relieved guard unit orders his unit to exit the vicinity.
2. The second drumbeat signal sounds and the relieving guard unit moves outside of Gwanghwamun Gate, and the chief of the relieving guard unit and the chief of the guard unit on duty perform an identification check.
3. The chief of the relieving guard unit orders his unit to take their positions at the gate and the relieved guard unit mobilizes to the inside of the gate.
4. The third drumbeat signal sounds and the chief of the relieved guard unit orders his unit to exit the vicinity.
Performance Times
Sumunjang (Royal Guard) Changing Ceremony
10:00, 14:00 / 20 minutes per ceremony
Gwanghwamun Gate Guard-on-Duty Performance
11:00, 13:00 / 10 minutes per ceremony
Sumungun (Gatekeeper) Military Training (outside Hyeopsaengmun Gate)
09:30, 13:30 / 15 minutes per ceremony
Ceremony Participants
Sumungun
Position: Keeper of the Royal Palace Gates
Duty: Responsible for guarding the palace gates
Sumunjang
Position: Chief Keeper of the Royal Palace Gates
Duty: In charge of guarding the palace gates and commanding the Sumungun
Sujongjang
Position: Deputy Keeper of the Royal Palace Gates
Duty: Daejonggo (Management of Large Bells and Drums)
Jongsagwan
Position: Lieutenant to the Chief Keeper
Duty: Assistance to the Chief Keeper, and management of the gate book
Gapsa
Position: Armed Guardsman
Duty: Guarding the palace gate
Jeongbyeong
Position: Regular Guard
Duty: Private soldier of the Joseon's central army
Daejol
Position: Subordinate Soldier
Duty: Sentry of the palace gate
Jeollugun
Position: Jeollugun
Duty: Delivery of time for the royal court
Chwita
Position: Military Band Musician
Duty: Member of a royal military band
So, let guess which guard are with me?
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