S2023-204b

Understanding Traditional Culture and Society through Gwangju’s Cultural Heritage: Local Administration 》Sajikdan Altar

Story

• Sajikdan Altar is a place where rituals for the spirits of the land and grain were held. According to records, such altars existed in Korea since ancient times. During the Joseon period (1392-1910), they were established by the government in important locations across the country including the capital.
• Gwangju's Sajikdan Altar was located across Gwangjucheon Stream from Gwangjueupseong Walled Town, where the local government office was located. The local Confucian school Gwangjuhyanggyo, was located just to its north.
• The altar was demolished in 1924 during the Japanese colonial period (1910-1945) to create a park to commemorate the marriage of Japan's crown prince. In 1971, the city government built a zoo and swimming pool in the park.
• In the early 1990s, the zoo was relocated and the altar was rebuilt. Since 2016, the traditional rituals have been reenacted at the altar as part of a festival celebrating Dano Day.

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