Gunjabong-Seonghwangje (Ritual)
Time journey into the past
Gunjabong-Seonghwangje (Ritual)
It is believed Gunjabong-Seonghwangje (ritual), which has been recorded in “Dongguk-yeoji-seungram”a geometry and customized book, written in early Chosun dynasty, this is a folk religion that had started as early as in Koryeo dynasty. It is a town festival where the residents prayed for their safety and health toward the last king of Silla, Kyungsun (Seonghwang god) and his wife Ahn.
Even now days, a Gunjabong-Seonghwangje(ritual) is held at Gunjabong (Peak) on October 3, lunar calendar, each year. ‘Seonangdae’, a 10meter long bamboo tree decorated with five different colored stripes, in particular, is a unique feature and tradition of Gunjabong-Seonghwangje (Ritual).
Gunjabong-Seonghwangje (Ritual) 'Seonangdae' symbolizing Seonghwang god
Gunjabong-Seonghwangje (ritual)
held on the summit		 Gunja-bong Seonghwang Festival Rituals
  • Location
  • Gunjabong (Peak) and Gujijeong,
    Gunja-dong, Siheung
  • Event Schedule
  • February ~ October 3, lunar calendar
  • How to Come
  • Bus :
    Seated bus line Nos. 1(Bucheon Stn), Yeonggaksa (Temple)
    City local bus line Nos. 25(Oido-Jeongwan Stn),30-7(Ansan Station), 61(Bucheon Stn) get off at Gujijeong Araetmal
  • Use Information
  • 031) 310-2070 (Siheung Cultural Development Division)
    031) 317-0827 (Siheung Culture Center)