“It’s so beautiful!” exclaimed the crowd gathered in front of a pond at Changgyeonggung Palace on a spring night in Seoul.
A media artwork was unveiled in front of the Chundangji pond within Changgyeonggung Palace on April 27. The surrounding foliage, vivid lotuses, and lanterns, along with petals fluttering in the air, transformed the area into a canvas for a magnificent display. The event was part of the 2024 Spring K-Royal Culture Festival, titled “Moonlight Lotus Show at Changgyeonggung Palace,” featuring media artwork created by artist Lee Lee-nam.
The media facade “Mulbit Yeonhwa” integrates light with the palace’s natural scenery and cutting-edge video technology. The term “Mulbit” captures the enchanting interplay of water and light at Changgyeonggung Palace’s Chundangji pond, while “Yeonhwa” translates to spring scenery, symbolizing life’s most beautiful moments. The name reflects the hope that visitors will enjoy their time at the event.
The event includes detailed explanations across eight sections and various interactive programs allowing engagement with traditional culture. Visitors can explore pathways adorned with tunnels of light and other light-based installations.
The performances take place from 7:30 p.m., alternating every eight and three minutes between bigger and smaller ponds of Chungdangji, until 8:47 p.m. Performances early in the evening might be less visible before it gets fully dark, with the recommended viewing time being after 8 p.m.
An elderly couple from the United States in their 80s said, “It was a blissful experience,” adding, “It was wonderful. We had such a happy time inside a Korean palace.”
The 2024 Spring K-Royal Culture Festival takes place from April 27 to May 5, spanning nine days across the five major palaces of Seoul—Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, and Gyeonghuigung—and the Jongmyo Shrine area.
