24 Martial Arts Trial Performance (무예24기 시범공연)

Korea Visa Application Center

in Wuhan

Basic Information

Postal Code	16258
Homepage	www.swcf.or.kr
Address	825, Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Usage Information

Age Restriction	Open to visitors of all ages
Event End Date	2021-12-31
Event Location	Naknamheon in Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress
Event Start Date	2021-03-02
Performance Time	11:00-11:30 / Closed Mondays, January 1
Viewing Duration	Approx. 30 min
Host Organization	Suwon City Performance Company
Host Contact	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-267-1644
Organizer Contact	+82-31-267-1644
Usage Fee	Free

Detailed Description

Introduction

24 Martials Arts (Muye 24-gi in Korean) refers to the 24 martial art techniques in the Muyedobotongji (Comprehensive Illustrated Manual of Martial Arts). The manual was compiled in 1790 by Confucian scholars Lee Deok-mu and Park Jae-ga, along with the martial arts expert Baek Dong-su, under the orders of King Jeongjo (22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty). Regarded as a resource for understanding the nature of Korean military science, the manual is an exemplary martial arts compilation that was organized into 24 techniques by adopting the traditional martial arts of Joseon, as well as China and Japan.

The 24 Martial Arts were practiced by the soldiers of the outer military unit of Jangyongyeong, the most elite military troop during the Joseon dynasty. Soldiers stationed at the northern and southern military camps of the Hwaseong Temporary Palace practiced these techniques to effectively guard the palace. It is considered as a significant intangible heritage because of its great historical, artistic, and athletic values. With the restoration of the temporary palace, a regular event is being held to demonstrate the 24 Martial Arts.

Programs

Martial arts demonstration of the 24 Martial Arts and wepons from the late Joseon dynasty