“Chosun’s Joys and Sorrows at a Glance” Exhibition
May 23 to July 28 at Suwon Hwaseong Museum, “[Edaily Reporter Lee Yoon-jung] The Cultural Heritage Administration, along with the National Cultural Heritage Promotion Institute and Suwon Hwaseong Museum, will host an exhibition titled ‘Chosun’s Joys and Sorrows at a Glance’ at the planning exhibition hall of Suwon Hwaseong Museum from May 23 to July 28, showcasing digital content that restores the records of the royal archives from the Chosun Dynasty using digital technology, along with related artifacts.”
“The royal archives are records that organize the contents of major events of the Chosun Dynasty. This exhibition integrates information and communication technology (ICT) into the royal archives, highlighting the significance and value of the royal archives by showcasing content that realizes the ceremonies of Chun Garang, Gilrye, and Hyungrye, which are three of the five ceremonies in the Chosun Dynasty, along with artifacts from the collection of Suwon Hwaseong Museum.”
“First, the Chun Garang, ‘Yeonghyang (燕享),’ has been implemented with augmented reality (AR) scenes of the Naechanchan and Yajinchan of the Heonjong Musinjinchandeok (1848). Visitors can enjoy scenes such as the ceremony offered to the Sunwon Queen, Heonjong and Sunwon Queen’s Yeonghyang participation, and Jung Jaemu performance. Artifacts related to Yeonghyang, such as Musinjinchandeok, Hwaseonghaenghaengdo 8-fold screen, and Bongsudangjinchando, are also exhibited.”
“The Gilrye, ‘Jongmyo Jerye,’ is implemented based on the Jongmyo Archives (1706) to create digital content. Visitors can experience the grandeur of the actual Jongmyo Jerye through videos using various camera techniques and experience the music of Jongmyo Jerye. Additionally, visitors can examine Jongmyo’s sacred objects and view information about the artifacts through a separate unmanned terminal (kiosk).”
“The Hyungrye, ‘Jeongjo’s Gukjang Ceremony,’ based on the record of King Jeongjo’s state funeral rituals ‘Jeongjo Gukjang Dogam Yigwe’ (1800), vividly depicts the royal procession during the funeral ceremony, including court officials, rituals to exorcise evil spirits, and mourners. This exhibition brings to life the detailed portrayal of the royal processions during the Chosun Dynasty.”