Jeonbuk Provincial Gugak Center Presents Sound Exhibition 'Hwaryongjeomjeong (畵龍點睛)'

Jeonbuk Provincial Gugak Center (Director Cha Juha) Changgeuk Troupe (Head Jo Youngja) presents a special stage for the third annual Sori Yeoljeon ‘Hwaryongjeomjeong (畵龍點睛)’.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] These days, feeling the full bloom of spring has been disappointing due to the aftermath of COVID-19. The Jeonbuk Provincial Gugak Center (Director Cha Ju-ha) Changgeuk Troupe (Head Jo Young-ja) presents a special stage for the third installment of the Sori Yeoljeon ‘Hwaryongjeomjeong (畵龍點睛)’ this year.

On the 14th (Thursday), 15th (Friday) at 6 PM, and 16th (Saturday) at 4 PM, the event will be co-hosted with Jeonju Sori Culture Center (Director Yoo Hyun-do) and held on an outdoor stage for three days.

The Sori Yeoljeon ‘Hwaryongjeomjeong (畵龍點睛)’ is a representative planned performance of the Jeonbuk Provincial Gugak Center, which has been greatly loved by the residents since its debut in 2018.

Now in its third year, Sori Yeoljeon is a performance prepared to revitalize tourism in Jeonju Hanok Village, which has been stagnant due to COVID-19, and to comfort citizens weary from prolonged social distancing. It is expected to become a source of vitality for the struggling performing arts scene.

The five main repertoires, each interpreted with the unique personality of the troupe members, along with easy and friendly explanations, will offer diverse enjoyment even to audiences experiencing sori performances for the first time.

On the first day, the 14th, the program will begin with Goyang Gon’s Chunhyangga segment “Shin-yeonmaji,” followed by Cheon Hee-sim’s Chunhyangga “Ssukdaemeori,” Choi Kyung-hee’s Simcheongga “Lady Kwak’s Last Words,” Choi Hyun-joo’s Simcheongga “Jugwapohye,” Kim Chun-sook’s Simcheongga “Going Up to Hwangseong,” Yoo Jae-jun’s Jeokbyeokga “Jo Ja-ryong Shooting Arrows,” Bae Ok-jin’s Heungboga “Second Day Fire Beating,” Han Dan-young’s Heungboga “Preparing Food,” and Kim Do-hyun’s Sugungga “Ilgaehantwi.”

On the second day, the 15th, the program starts with Park Chu-woo’s Chunhyangga “Cheonja Back Party,” followed by Park Soo-hyun’s Chunhyangga “Ori Jeong Ibyeol,” Lee Chung-heon’s Chunhyangga “Ssukdaemeori,” Kim Jung-hoon’s Chunhyangga “Eosa Chuldu,” Park Young-soon’s Heungboga “Heungbo Praying,” Kim Sung-ryeol’s Simcheongga “Hwacho Taryeong,” Choi Sam-soon’s Simcheongga “Tarubi,” Jang Moon-hee’s Jeokbyeokga “Saetaryeong,” and Kim Se-mi’s Sugungga “Jarae Meets the Tiger.”

On the third day, the 16th, the program begins with Ko Seung-jo’s Simcheongga “Sangyeo Sound,” followed by Kim Kwang-oh’s Simcheongga “Jugwapohye,” Moon Young-joo’s Simcheongga “Sim Bong-sa Falling into Water,” Lee Se-heon’s Chunhyangga “Gwageojang,” Park Geon’s Heungboga “Heungbo Praying,” Park Hyun-young’s Sugungga “Rabbit Coming Out to the World,” Lee Yeon-jung’s Jeokbyeokga “Saetaryeong,” and ends with Cha Bok-soon’s Heungboga “Fire Beating,” concluding the three-day sori schedule.

Accompanied by percussionists Jo Yong-an, Jo Yong-bok, Park Jong-ho, Im Cheong-hyun (Professor of Education and Arts), and Jang In-seon (Principal Percussionist of the Orchestra), the performance will be conducted with the profound commentary of Kim Yong-ho, Head of the Education and Arts Office.

Jo Young-ja, the Changgeuk Troupe Head, who is staging her first performance since her appointment, said, “As this is the first performance with the troupe members, every moment of preparation is exciting and full of anticipation. Especially, it will be a witty and thrilling sori stage with well-structured and increasingly dense performances.”

Jeonbuk Provincial Gugak Center and Jeonju Sori Culture Center have prepared quarantine measures such as spaced seating (only 30 seats available), mask-wearing, and health questionnaires in accordance with social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Additionally, for those unable to attend in person, the performance will be broadcast live via the Gugak Center’s YouTube channel or website, and the recorded video will be edited and re-released later.

This performance at Jeonju Sori Culture Center is available only to those who make advance reservations, which can be made through the Jeonju Sori Culture Center office.

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