At the 2016 Royal Culture Festival, visitors to major royal palaces in Seoul will be able to immerse themselves in the royal lifestyle of the Joseon era (1392-1910).



From April 28 to May 8, Joseon-era palaces -- Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung -- and Jongmyo Shrine will host a 10-day celebration of Joseon royal life.



In its second year, the festival will hold some 30 programs consisting of concerts, performances, culinary events and exhibitions at the four major palaces and Jongmyo Shrine.



At Gyeongbokgung Palace, the 41st birthday celebration of King Gojong will be reenacted at the king’s office building of Guenjeongjeon from May 5-7. The original birthday celebration held in 1892 was the last palace celebration of the Joseon era. The celebration was first reproduced by experts and the Cultural Heritage Administration, organizer of the festival, in 2005.





Actors reenact King Yeongjo’s daily routine at the 2015 Royal Culture Festival. (Cultural Heritage Administration)