May Will Be Filled with Cultural and Artistic Performances at Cheongwadae

'The Flower of Laughter Has Bloomed', 'The Dignity of Tradition', etc.
Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, National Opera Company, and others participate

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will present various cultural and artistic performances this month at the Blue House in collaboration with national performing arts groups and public institutions. These include 'Laughter Blooms at the Blue House,' 'The Dignity of Tradition,' 'K-Opera Gala Harmony (Hwa[花]),' and 'Four Seasons, Four Colors.'

On the 30th, ahead of the 1st anniversary of the Blue House opening to the public, citizens are moving to visit the Blue House entrance in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jin-Hyung Kang aymsdream@

'Laughter Blooms at the Blue House' is a Children's Day commemorative program by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation. On the 5th, at the Chunghugwan, it will feature magic shows, children's musicals, and a lecture by instructor Choi Tae-sung. The President's Office on the 3rd floor of Yeomin Building 1 will also be specially opened. A playground will be set up at the helicopter pad. Due to a forecast of bad weather on Children's Day, related events will be held on the 7th.

'The Dignity of Tradition' is a performance by the National Dance Company. On the 13th and 14th at the helicopter pad, it will showcase Taepyeongmu, Jinswe Dance, Pyeongchae Sogo Dance, Seungjeongo, Sobuk, and Hyangbal. The commentary will be provided by Kim Jong-deok, artistic director of the National Dance Company. The National Opera Company will hold 'K-Opera Gala Harmony' at the same venue. On the 20th, highlights from Verdi's opera 'Rigoletto' will be presented, and on the 21st, highlights from Bizet's opera 'Carmen' will be performed. Arias, duets, and choruses from famous operas such as 'Don Giovanni,' 'Turandot,' and 'The Magic Flute' will also be featured.

'Four Seasons, Four Colors' is a traditional performance of cultural arts by the National Gugak Center. From the 25th to the 27th, against the backdrop of the lush greenery of the Grand Garden, it will present street processions, lion plays, tightrope walking, and pungmul performances. For more details, please refer to the Blue House public opening website.

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