Namwon-si to Hold 'Singwan Satto Buimhaengcha Performance' Starting from the 16th

Namwon City in Jeollabuk-do announced on the 8th that it will hold the representative cultural tourism regular program, ‘Shingwan Satto Appointment Procession Performance,’ from the 16th of this month until next month.

Since 2007, for 17 years, the Namwon Shingwan Satto Appointment Procession Performance, acted and directed by Namwon citizens, has been a fusion performance adapted to blend tradition and modernity based on Namwon’s representative content, ‘Pansori Chunhyangjeon.’ It is organized by the Namwon Tourism Council with the voluntary participation of about 100 citizens.

Namwon City will hold the 'New Gwansatto Appointment Procession Performance' starting from the 16th.
[Photo by Namwon City]

The main program features performances by each role at the starting point, Sarangui Square, followed by a performance-style street parade passing through Chunhyanggyo Samgeori and moving to Gwanghallu Garden.

After arriving at Gwanghallu Garden, the event begins with the lineup of flag bearers, followed by performances by the military band, dance by the Yukbang team, fan dance by the gisaeng team, and the Madanggeuk Chunhyangjeon’s gisaeng janggo. The Madanggeuk Chunhyangjeon unfolds for about an hour, along with various events such as juri experience where the audience can participate, Yutnori game to defeat the Satto, and a dance contest for tourists.

In the second half of the year, new content will be developed and expanded in connection with the excellent parade teams from the Chunhyang Festival, providing various sights and entertainment for tourists visiting Namwon.

The performances are held every Saturday and Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM at Gwanghallu Garden.

Namwon = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jeong Young-gwon baekok@asiae.co.kr

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