Pusan National University Holds Second Korean Dance Performance for 'PNU Thursday Art'

A Modern Reinterpretation of Traditional Korean Dance
at Pusan National University Museum Lawn on the 10th
PNU Thursday Art Returns After Five Years Due to COVID-19
Featuring Strings, Winds, Vocal, and Korean Music

Pusan National University (President Choi Jaewon) announced on the 11th that the second performance of the '2025 Spring Semester PNU Thursday Art,' hosted by the College of Arts, was held on the 10th at the outdoor lawn of the university museum. The event featured the Korean dance performance 'Pieonada,' with participation from university members and citizens.

Busan National University is holding the 'PNU Thursday Art' Korean Dance performance. Photo by Busan National University

The 'Pieonada' performance of PNU Thursday Art presented a modern reinterpretation of traditional Korean dance, with members of the Department of Dance at Pusan National University showcasing a variety of repertoires such as Janggu Dance and Pungnyu Buk Dance, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience.

The dance movements harmonized with the lush campus nature, making their beauty stand out even more under the bright spring sunlight. In particular, the graceful lines and powerful rhythms of Korean dance vividly conveyed the unique charm of Korea, while the dynamic movements of the dancers in traditional costumes captivated the attention of university members and visitors to the campus.

'PNU Thursday Art' is an annual art performance program that Pusan National University has been running since 2008 to provide cultural and artistic experiences to its members and local residents. After a five-year hiatus due to COVID-19, it has resumed this year under the subtitle 'Come to the Garden of Spring,' bringing renewed vitality to the campus.

Previously, the Department of Korean Music and this Korean dance performance were held on the 3rd. Upcoming events include: April 17 - Spring Waltz (String Quartet, Vocal), May 8 - Melody Carried by the Spring Breeze (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Vocal), May 22 - Youth, Body, and Climax (Dance), May 29 - Stage on Cheorat-! (Korean Music), and June 5 - Animation Screening. Various performances will continue every Thursday at noon until June 5, at the outdoor lawn of the museum and Gaon Hall.

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