Namsan Beacon Ceremony and Traditional Culture Events Now

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In the Joseon era, the beacon mound on Namsan was the final relay point of a nationwide signal-fire network that carried news to the capital. This Seoul city program brings that system back to life: watch the beacon-lighting ceremony with historical commentary at the Namsan beacon site, join the daily noon bell-ringing at Bosingak Pavilion, and catch samulnori percussion and traditional martial-arts demonstrations at the Palgakjeong plaza by N Seoul Tower. Day programs let visitors try the night-watch and beacon-keeper roles themselves.

Description translated from official Korean tourism data. Details can change — verify with the organizer before you go.