| Title |
Royal Palace Stage Renovation and Installation for the 1829 Gichuk Jinchan Banquet |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2024.40.12.165 |
| Keywords |
Joseon; Royal family; Banquet; Gichujinchan; Royal Stsge; Repair; Installation |
| Abstract |
The Gichuk Jinchan of 1829, held during the third year of Crown Prince Hyomyeong's regency, featured an inner banquet centered around
Jagyeongjeon Hall. The king's throne and the side table were placed in the east room of the hall, while the crown prince's seat was
relocated to Bogye, expanding his space at the expense of the royal women's area. This arrangement likely facilitated the crown prince's view
of Jeongjae performances at Bogye and streamlined his ceremonial movements, such as bowing. Renovations at Jagyeongjeon focused on
areas like the Daecheong, Ondol, and Toekan. A side table was added in the Donghaenggak for the crown prince, and the size of his small
carriage was increased. A path from the carriage to Jagyeongmun Gate was constructed in a wing-like form, emphasizing the crown prince's
movement process and reflecting royal authority. The Baekmokjang in Bogye was upgraded to Hwangmokjang, and a Hongjeongjugapjang
curtain was added to the main hall, symbolizing enhanced status compared to previous banquets. Notable changes to ceremonial attire
included the Crown Prince’s Jiui and Yuksok transitioning from Chaehwajiui to Jajeokjuyuksok, while the Crown Princess’ Yuksok was
downgraded to black, underscoring the Crown Prince’s political and Confucian rank. The Sipjangsaeng Folding Screen, symbolizing the king,
was placed in the Crown Prince's Ikilhoejak, indirectly affirming his political authority. Although the Gichuk Jinchan ostensibly marked the
30th anniversary of King Sunjo’s ascension, its stage design and arrangements primarily highlighted Crown Prince Hyomyeong's rising
political stature in his third year of governance. The banquet ultimately positioned him as the central figure of the event. Keywords: Joseon,
Royal family, Banquet, Gichujinchan, Royal Stsge, Repair, Installation. |