Muan-gun Hosts 'NEW Joseon Tongsinsa' Performance with Instructor Kim Bong-gon

Published 16 May.2023 16:29(KST)

Selected for the '2023 Bangbanggokgok Cultural Sympathy Contest'

Cheonghakdong Instructor Kim Bonggon, Sisters Kim Dayeon and Kim Dohyun Appear

Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 16th that the performance "NEW Joseon Tongsinsa with Instructor Kim Bong-gon," selected for the '2023 Culture Empathy Bangbanggokgok Contest Project,' will be held on the 25th at 7 PM at the Seungdal Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater.

NEW Joseon Tongsinsa Performance Poster with Instructor Kim Bong-gon <br>Photo by Muan-gun

NEW Joseon Tongsinsa Performance Poster with Instructor Kim Bong-gon
Photo by Muan-gun

This performance is inspired by the Joseon Tongsinsa, who served as cultural envoys introducing much of our culture and arts to Japan. Under the concept of NEW Joseon Tongsinsa, the Ansan City Traditional Music Orchestra (conductor Lim Sang-gyu), Instructor Kim Bong-gon from Cheonghak-dong, Mistrot 2’s Kim Da-hyun, traditional music sisters Kim Do-hyun, singer Lee Se-on, and others will present a diverse and splendid show like a comprehensive gift set, ranging from traditional music to popular music through various repertoires.

Additionally, the fantastic dance of the b-boy group Traveler Crew harmonizing with traditional Korean orchestral music and the Samulnori concerto by Dongnak Yeonhui Dan will add lively stages to the performance.

Governor Kim San said, “This performance, prepared to provide high-quality cultural and artistic shows to the residents through the excellent performances selected in the Bangbanggokgok Culture Empathy Contest Project, aims to enhance the quality of life of the residents through culture and arts. I hope everyone will have a time to laugh and enjoy freely through the performance.”

Ticket reservations are available from 9 AM on the 16th via the Seungdal Culture and Arts Center website or by phone. The admission fee is 5,000 KRW, with a 50% discount for national merit recipients and persons with disabilities.

This performance is promoted as part of the '2023 Culture Empathy Project with Arts Centers,' hosted by the Korea Culture and Arts Centers Association, organized by Muan-gun and Ansan City Traditional Music Orchestra, and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts Council.