The CNU Museum provides a field trip to ancient palaces from Oct. 25. The field trip will give the participants an opportunity to enjoy the autumnal mood of ancient palaces and see the exhibitions, showcased at each palace. On October 25, the excursion team will visit Deoksugung Palace to see the exhibition titled \"The Age of Rembrandt: 17th Century Dutch Painting\" and look around Changdeokgung Palace. On the next day, they will pay a visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Museum of Korea, and the National Folk Museum. Deoksugung Palace originally belonged to Wolsandaegun (1454~1488), the older brother of King Seongjong (1469~1494) of the Joseon Dynasty. It became a proper palace when Gwanghaegun (1575~1641) ascended the throne and gave the palace the name Gyeongwungung in 1611. Afterwards, the name was changed to Deoksugung. At Deoksugung Palace, the painting exhibition \"The Age of Rembrandt: 17th Century Dutch Painting\" is being held in commemoration of the 350th Anniversary of Hamel
s arrival to Korea. Changdeokgung Palace, meaning the Palace of Illustrious Virtue, was originally built in 1405 as a secondary palace for the King Taejong, the third ruler of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace is known for its numerous national treasures such as Injeongjeon (National Treasure No. 225) and Donhwamun. The second-day trip begins at Gyeongbokgung Palace, built by the founding King of Joseon dynasty, Lee Seong-Gye in 1395 as he moved the capital city from Gyeseong to Seoul. Most of the palace buildings were burnt down during the Japanese Invasion in 1592. The palace was restored in 1868 under the guidance of Hungseondaewongun, the father of King Kojong. The excursion team will visit the National Museum of Korea to see a special exhibition entitled \"Treasured Books\", which presents 101 pieces of rare books from Song Sung-moon
s collection. Their next destination is the National Folk Museum and Jongmyo. Jongmyo Royal Shrine is the worshiping place for the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. Jongmyo Royal Shrine is registered as UNESCO World Heritage because the tradition and customs such as the memorial services and traditional music are very well preserved. There are trifurcated paths in front of the main gate of Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The middle path between the slightly raised roads is for the dead kings, the east road for the king and the west road for the prince. Jongmyo is also designated as historical site No. 125. It has various cultural properties such as Jongmyo Jeryeak, Important Intangible Cultural Properties No. 1 and Jongmyo Jerye, Important Intangible Cultural Properties No. 56. The music of Jongmyo Royal Shrine memorial services are produced by instruments, singing, and dances. The melody is handed down in the same way as it was 500 years ago. This ceremony is the oldest complete ceremony in the world and is held on the first Sunday of May, yearly. The main building, Jeongjeon (National Treasure No. 227) is the place where mortuary tablets of kings are preserved and the memorial services are held. Only this place has maintained its tradition so far. For the trip, the CNU Museum will prepare two buses. The first one will leave in front of the Museum at 8 a.m. and the second is scheduled to leave for Seoul at 12 p.m. The second bus riders cannot watch the painting exhibition of \"The Age of Rembrandt: 17th Century Dutch Paintings.\" For further inquires, call the museum at +82-62-530-3951.