Harmony of Traditional Song, Dance, and Music with Contemporary Creative and Fusion Music

National Intangible Heritage Center to Present Opening Performance "Jeonhwawibok" Starting from the 17th

The National Intangible Heritage Center announced on the 6th that the opening performance of this year, "Turning Misfortune into Blessing (轉禍爲福)," will be held on the 17th at 4 p.m. at the Eolssoomaru Grand Theater. It is a stage where traditional song (ga), dance (mu), and music (ak) harmonize with contemporary creative and fusion music. The performance carries the hope that the strength gained from overcoming COVID-19 and enduring crises will become a blessing.

The program includes traditional performances such as Daechwita, Taepyeongmu, Pansori (the archery scene from Jeokbyeokga), Hwanghaedo Pyeongsan Sonoreum Gut, "The Beautiful Dance Movements of Baegimsae and the Craft of Nakjukjangdo," "From Halla to Baekdu, Continuing the Spirit and Baegimsae," the newly interpreted traditional "Media Shaman," and Sangjaru's "Gyeongbuk" and "Jisin Swing."

An official explained, "Daechwita and Taepyeongmu are performed to purify misfortune, and the archery scene from Jeokbyeokga is intended to ward off evil." They added, "Hwanghaedo Pyeongsan Sonoreum Gut shares joy and blessings, and the video and music of Media Shaman pray for well-being."

In "The Beautiful Dance Movements of Baegimsae and the Craft of Nakjukjangdo," the Baegimsae dance movements of Goseong Ogwangdae and the process of Nakjukjangdo craft come together harmoniously. The finale, "From Halla to Baekdu, Continuing the Spirit and Baegimsae," is an old mask play that everyone can enjoy together. It refers to traditional culture that is not stagnant but continues to flow in the present.

The performance operates on a free reservation basis. Applications can be made through the Heritage Center’s website or by phone starting ten days prior. It can also be viewed live on Naver TV.

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