Suwon's Night Glows Red…Mayor Lee Jae-jun Declares 'Leap into K-Global Cultural Tourism Hub'
At the lighting ceremony for the '2026 Suwon National Heritage Night' held at Yong-yeon on the evening of August 14, Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun declared, "Taking the 2026-2027 Suwon Visit Year as an opportunity, Suwon will leap forward as a 'K-Global Cultural Tourism Hub' that the world seeks to visit."
The Suwon National Heritage Night, hosted by Suwon Special City, organized by the Suwon Cultural Foundation, and sponsored by the National Heritage Administration, is a festival where visitors stroll through Suwon Hwaseong, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and surrounding cultural facilities on summer nights. Marking the tenth year of the event, this year's festival runs for three days from August 14 to 16 under the theme 'The Tenth Night, Suwon Yeonyangʼ.
Mayor Lee Jae-jun said, "I hope visitors will enjoy a special summer night that can only be experienced in Suwon," adding, "Starting with the Suwon National Heritage Night, from September through October, Suwon Hwaseong Media Art, Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival, King Jeongjo's Royal Procession, and Gyeonggi Indie Music Festival will follow."
The 2026 Suwon National Heritage Night is organized around eight themed 'Night' programs: △Night Views △Night Paths △Night History △Night Paintings △Night Stories △Night Markets △Night Dining △Night Lodging, creating a diverse array of offerings.
For its tenth edition this year, the event venue and participating entities have been significantly expanded. The event space, previously concentrated in the Yong-yeon area, has been extended to include Hwaseong Haenggung Plaza and areas near Paldalmun Gate, allowing visitors to experience Suwon Hwaseong's nights in a more diverse and comprehensive way. Local artists will perform street art throughout the venue.
Detailed information including program schedules, venues, and reservation details can be found on the Suwon Cultural Foundation's official website (https://www.swcf.or.kr/?p=207) and the Suwon National Heritage Night SNS.
