Hanbok Festival 2025 at Gyeongbokgung 🏯✨:
Celebrate Chuseok with Hanbok, Tradition, and Global Culture
📅 Dates: October 8–9, 2025
📍 Location: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
🔗 Book Tickets Here: Official Reservation Page (KH.or.kr)
🌸 Hanbok and the Global Wave
The rising popularity of K-pop Demon Hunters (케데헌) has ignited a global fascination with Korean culture. Among its biggest beneficiaries? Hanbok.
No longer confined to formal holidays, hanbok has transformed into fashion, lifestyle, and self-expression. For today’s MZ generation, hanbok is a vibrant statement — pairing traditional patterns with modern aesthetics and going viral as photo-worthy moments on social media.
This Chuseok, the Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전) invites you to Hanbok Yeonhyang (한복 연향) at Gyeongbokgung. It’s not just a show — it’s an immersive journey into Korea’s most iconic attire.
👘 Program Highlights
👑 Royal Parade: Wangga’s Walk
Actors in authentic royal garments recreate Joseon dynasty parades. Visitors can follow, observe, and capture unforgettable moments.
🎶 Hanbok Banquet Performance (Hanbok-yeon)
In front of Jibokjae Pavilion, traditional performances blend court music, dance, and ritual artistry under illuminated night skies.
🧵 Hanbok Craft with Masters
Learn hanbok-making directly from Intangible Heritage masters — embroidery, gold leaf, and dyeing. It’s a rare chance to see craftsmanship passed down for centuries.
🛍 Hanbok Pop-Up Market
With Gwangjang Market vendors on-site, you can browse second-hand hanbok, accessories, and modern reinterpretations of traditional fashion.
🎭 Play, Photos & Digital Fun
Try out Korean folk games, get a digital caricature, and snap hanbok selfies against palace backdrops designed for social media sharing.
🗓️ Event Schedule Overview
| Date | Main Programs | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | Wangga’s Walk (Royal Parade) | Afternoon |
| Oct 8 | Hanbok-yeon Banquet Performance | Evening |
| Oct 9 | Hanbok Craft Workshop & Heritage Talk | Daytime |
| Oct 9 | Pop-Up Store & Traditional Games | All day |
📌 Evening slots fill quickly — foreign visitor quotas are limited.
🌍 Why This Matters Globally
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Hanbok is no longer “what you must wear,” but “what you want to wear.”
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Foreign visitors now view hanbok as fashion and cultural content, not just costume.
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The festival provides separate ticket allocations for international visitors, ensuring a global audience.
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With the Kedeheon wave spreading worldwide, hanbok is stepping forward as both heritage and global cultural icon.
🌙 Hanbok Under Palace Lights
Imagine strolling through Gyeongbokgung at night, draped in vibrant hanbok, under glowing palace lanterns. It’s more than tourism — it’s cultural immersion.
From royal banquets to digital experiences, this program connects past and present, Korea and the world.
📝 Tips for Visitors
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Reserve early — international tickets sell out fast.
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Rent or bring hanbok for the full immersive experience.
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Evening programs are photo-perfect — charge your phone/camera.
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Pair with other events like Chuseok Palace Events 2025 for a complete holiday itinerary.
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Use public transport — palace areas get crowded during Chuseok.
📌 Summary
The Hanbok Festival 2025 at Gyeongbokgung is more than a cultural event — it’s a celebration of Korea’s identity in a global context. With influences from K-pop Demon Hunters (케데헌), the beauty of hanbok, and immersive palace programs, this Chuseok promises a truly unforgettable cultural experience.
🎟 Don’t wait — book your spot now via the official KH reservation page.
🔗 Related Guides
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🏺 Ancient Seoul revival → Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival 2025