Namwon Newly-appointed Governor’s Procession (남원 신관사또부임행차)

Explanation

Namwon Newly-appointed Governor’s Procession is a fusion performance about the parade for celebrating the appointment of Byeon Hak-do as Namwon governor in the story of Chunhyang, set in Gwanghalluwon Garden, one of Namwon’s representative cultural resources. The event connected to Gwanghalluwon Garden and the Chunhyang Theme Park takes place from April to October every year, giving various spectacles and activities to visitors. The parade starts from the Plaza of Love and ends at Gwanghalluwon Garden, where various shows such as Gisaeng Jeomgo, military processional music performance, Yukbang performance, and a fan dance by gisaeng (female entertainers) are performed. In addition, fun activities like experiencing the punishment of the Joseon dynasty, folk games, and a photo event are arranged for visitors. This performance has been designated as a Standing Cultural Tourism Program since 2008.

Inquiry

Namwon-si • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-633-5353

Homepage

www.nwcf.kr

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2021년 04월 04일

Event end date : 2021년 10월 24일

Watching age : Open to visitors of all ages

Yemaecheo : Tourism Department of Namwon City Hall, +82-63-620-6164 / Namwon Tourism Council, +82-63-633-5353

Offers : Children, teenagers, senior citizens (age 65 & older), groups

Venue : Namwon tourist attractions and Gwanghalluwon Garden

Show time : Saturdays & Sundays, April-October / 14:00-17:00
Closed July & August / Performance subject to cancellation in case of heavy rain

Program of events : [Parade for celebrating the appointment of a new governor]
- The parade led by the color guard is followed by a group of military processional music performers, military officers, the newly-appointed governor on a sedan chair and big drum bearers, yukbang and gisaeng, mascots which symbolize Namwon, and tourists. The parade from the Plaza of Love to Gwanghalluwon Garden takes about 30 minutes.

[Outdoor performance “Chunhyangjeon”]
- The performance composed of music and dance performances is a modern version of the folk tale “Chunhyangjeon.” It takes place in the Plaza of Love and Gwanghalluwn Garden, followed by a military processional music performance, Gisaeng Jeomgo, a traditional dance show, and a fusion dance show. It takes 60 minutes to watch the entire performance.

[Gisaeng Yukbang performance, fan dance, and sogo dance]
- The party in celebration of the outdoor performance “Chunhyangjeon” is held. In this event, performers dressed up as yukbang (aides to local governmental officials of Joseon) and gisaeng of traditional arts play traditional musical instruments and dance. The event takes 30 minutes.

Touring Time : Approx. 180 min

Organizer info : Namwon-si

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-633-5353

Sponsor Information : Namwon Tourism Council

Sponsor Contacts : +82-63-633-5353

Events : [Experience activities]
- Wearing clothes of characters in the story of Chunhyang, experiencing the punishment of the Joseon dynasty, and participating in the parade

[Photo zones]
- Photo time with performers in the parade

Charges (Hours) : Gwanghalluwon Garden admission: 3,000 won

More information

Introduction
Namwon Newly-appointed Governor’s Procession is a fusion performance about the parade for celebrating the appointment of Byeon Hak-do as Namwon governor in the story of Chunhyang, set in Gwanghalluwon Garden, one of Namwon’s representative cultural resources. The event connected to Gwanghalluwon Garden and the Chunhyang Theme Park takes place from April to October every year, giving various spectacles and activities to visitors. The parade starts from the Plaza of Love and ends at Gwanghalluwon Garden, where various shows such as Gisaeng Jeomgo, military processional music performance, Yukbang performance, and a fan dance by gisaeng (female entertainers) are performed. In addition, fun activities like experiencing the punishment of the Joseon dynasty, folk games, and a photo event are arranged for visitors. This performance has been designated as a Standing Cultural Tourism Program since 2008.

Synopsis
Namwon Newly-appointed Governor’s Procession, which started in 2007, takes the story of “Chunhyangjeon” set in Namwon as its motif. In its early days, it was held in the form of a street parade without theatrical elements, but it has come to have the characteristics of an outdoor performance with theatrical elements as years go by. This event is composed of a parade, an outdoor performance, and various dance shows, and ordinary citizens, not professional performers, participate in it. First, the outdoor performance is held in the Plaza of Love. Subsequently, the parade for celebrating the appointment of a new governor starts from the plaza and ends at Gwanghalluwon Garden. The parade is led by the color guard and a group of military processional music performers, and military officers, a newly-appointed governor on a sedan chair and big drum bearers, and yukbang and gisaeng follow. Another outdoor performance which consists of Gisaeng Yukbang performance, fan dance, and sogo dance is held in Gwanghalluwon Garden after the parade, adding to the amusement of visitors and creating more exciting atmosphere.

Cast
80 Namwon citizens

Programs
Namwon, designated as Korea’s first culture city in 2014, continues trying to preserve its culture in various ways, for example by dramatizing “Chunhyangjeon,” the folktale loved even by people today. Namwon Newly-appointed Governor’s Procession started in 2007 as a performance led by citizens, so ordinary people, not professional performers, are encouraged to join, plan, and direct the performance. The parade from the Plaza of Love to Gwanghalluwon Garden does not just reenact the folk tale but also provides various traditional dance and music performances. Amid the parade and outdoor performances, visitors can also enjoy plentiful activities such as wearing traditional clothes, experiencing the punishment of the Joseon dynasty, and a photo event.

How to Particpate
Check the notice on the website of Namwon Tourism Council and the Naver Café for Namwon Newly-appointed Governor’s Procession