Cheongwadae Filled with the Scent of Spring, Transformed into a Cultural Arts Performance Venue

Ministry of Culture to Present 'Feast of the Blue Season' Until June
Featuring Traditional Performances, Original Puppet Shows, and Dance

A variety of cultural and artistic performances will be held at Cheongwadae, filled with the scent of spring.

On the 11th, citizens visiting Cheongwadae in Jongno-gu, Seoul, are touring the presidential residence. The Cheongwadae opening event allows 39,000 visitors daily, divided into six sessions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with 6,500 people per session, only for those who won the online application, until the 22nd. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on the 17th that it will present 'Feast of the Green Season' in collaboration with the National Gugak Center, the Foundation for the Advancement of Traditional Performing Arts, the National Theater, the National Opera Company, and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation. This is a cultural and artistic performance that blends tradition and modernity, East and West, including traditional yeonhui, creative puppet shows, and dance. The performances will be held until June at locations such as Nokjiwon, the Helicopter Pad, and Sojeongwon.

The event begins with the traditional yeonhui 'Sacheolsasaek,' held every Friday and Saturday from the 21st to the 29th at Nokjiwon. The National Gugak Center's Folk Orchestra will convey the essence of folk music through street parades, lion plays, tightrope walking, and pungmul.

On the 22nd, a small concert called 'Bombom' can be experienced at the Helicopter Pad and Sojeongwon. This is a small-scale performance where traditional art groups interact closely with the audience. It features band music harmonizing Jamaican music with traditional Hwimori jangdan rhythms, creative puppet shows, and performances by female sorikkun singers.

A Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism official said, "We expect that the seasonal factor of spring combined with diverse cultural and artistic programs will not only increase the number of visitors but also enhance their satisfaction." As of the 16th of this month, the number of visitors to Cheongwadae is about 125,000. It is expected to comfortably exceed last month's approximately 150,000 visitors.

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