Opening of the Nakwhanori Transmission Center in Anseong, Muju-gun

[Muju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] The Muju Anseong Nakwhanori Transmission Center opened its doors on the 6th.

The Muju Anseong Nakwhanori Transmission Center was established to preserve, inherit, and develop the Muju Anseong Nakwhanori, which is designated as Jeollabuk-do Intangible Cultural Property No. 56, with a total project cost of 1.18 billion KRW invested.

The two-story above-ground transmission center is equipped with facilities such as a promotional video hall, Nakwhabong experience hall, Nakwhanori demonstration hall, office, rest area, and restrooms.

Muju Anseong Nakwhanori (落火) is also called ‘Julbulnori’ or ‘Bulnori’ and is named ‘Nakwhanori’ because the sparks scattered by the wind resemble falling flowers.

Nakwhanori is a traditional Korean fireworks play where ‘Nakwhabong’ is made by wrapping mulberry charcoal powder, salt, and dried mugwort in hanji paper, then hanging it on a long string and lighting it on fire.

Based on the childhood memories of Park Chan-hoon, the former president of the Dumun-ri Nakwhanori Preservation Society, it was restored in 2006 through the efforts of Professor Kim Ik-du of Jeonbuk National University and Muju County, and has been traditionally inherited and preserved by members of the Dumun-ri Nakwhanori Preservation Society.

County Governor Hwang In-hong said, “I hope the transmission center, which engraves the history of Nakwhanori, will be a foundation for passing down the tradition to future generations, a pillar supporting the village, and a meaningful experience site.”

Muju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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