Osan Hosts Third Doksan Fortress Cultural Festival Starting May 31

Osan City will co-host with the Osan Cultural Center the "Third Doksan Fortress Cultural Festival" from May 31 to June 2 under the theme "Meeting Wisdom at Doksan Fortress Seema Dae."

The festival will kick off with an academic conference on Doksan Fortress on May 31, followed by traditional sacrificial rites (Salpuri) and a performance of the martial art Muyeosibsa (24 Techniques) at City Hall Square and the Doksan Fortress area. A reenactment drama will also be held commemorating General Gwon Ryul's tales of the Seema and King Jeongjo of Joseon's filial devotion.

A musical performed on June 1 will reenact King Jeongjo's longing for his father, Prince Sado.

On June 2, a reenactment will depict the famous anecdote of General Gwon Ryul during the Imjin War: to demonstrate that water was abundant, he allegedly washed his horse with three measures of military rice rations at Doksan Fortress while confronting Japanese forces, thereby repelling them.

On the morning of June 2, a small outdoor concert will be held at the Doksan Fortress hillside featuring invited singer Chu Ga-yeol.

Throughout the festival period, additional events will include a quiz challenge called "Golden Bell," where participants learn stories about General Gwon Ryul and King Jeongjo at Doksan Fortress, a music festival, a musical gala show, and a concert by Ha Chun-hwa.

A city official stated, "Doksan Fortress is a meaningful historical and cultural space embedded with General Gwon Ryul's Seema anecdote and King Jeongjo's filial piety," and added, "We have prepared this festival to provide a venue for historical education and experience where people can learn the wisdom and loyalty of ancient heroes."