Honoring the Royal Ancestors / Honoring Korea’s Naval Hero
Honoring the Royal Ancestors
On April 26, the Myohyeonrye ceremony was held at Jongmyo Shrine’s Yeongnyeongjeon Hall. It is a Joseon-era ritual in which a newly married queen or crown princess pays her respect to royal ancestors at the shrine.
Honoring Korea’s Naval Hero
On April 25, Navy and Marine honor guards marched in a parade at the Yi Sun-sin Festival in Chungmuro, Seoul. The festival celebrates Yi Sun-sin, a brave admiral who protected Korea by winning important battles at sea.
Hyundong Lee Staff Reporter kids/1779181657/1613368191
1. Where was the Myohyeonrye ceremony held?
2. Who wins important battles at sea?
3. What did the navy guards join?
1. Have you ever been to Jongmyo?
2. Have you heard of Admiral Yi?
3. Do you like watching street parades?
Honoring the Royal Ancestors
Honoring Korea’s Naval Hero
