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The stone ramparts of Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, host site of the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival 2026: Dates, Royal Procession & How to Go

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Last updated: July 2026 Quick answer: The 62nd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival runs September 27–October 4, 2026 around Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, about an hour south of Seoul. The centerpiece is a reenactment of King Jeongjo’s royal procession (neunghaengcha), with roughly 4,000 participants in period costume marching from the palace to the fortress. The festival […]

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Hangang River Festival 2026: Seoul’s Free Summer Event (Aug 1–16)

Last updated: July 2026 Quick answer: The Hangang River Festival 2026 runs August 1–16 across Seoul’s Han River parks — free entry, roughly 80 programs including water sports, riverside concerts, circus acts, outdoor movies, and eco-experiences. The main venue hubs are Yeouido Hangang Park (subway: Yeouinaru, Line 5) and Ttukseom Hangang Park (subway: Ttukseom Resort,