Folk Festival in Hanbok... 'K-PLAY Andong Festa' Heats Up on Second Day

Princess Noguk Contest, Dongchun Circus, and Duran Joomak
Traditional Culture Gathered in One Place
A Hands-On Festival Popular Across Generations

The 'K-PLAY Andong Festa,' a comprehensive cultural festival combining traditional culture and modern content, continued to captivate citizens and tourists with a variety of programs on June 21, the second day since its opening on June 20.

Gyeongbuk Andong City K-PLAY Princess Noguk Contest, Dongchun Circus, and Duran Joomak Gather Traditional Culture in One Place, Popular as an Experiential Festival Bridging Generations

Themed 'Let's Have Fun in Hanbok! K-PLAY Folk Festival,' the event featured a wide array of participatory content that drew significant attention.

Visitors, dressed in Hanbok with family, friends, or partners, roamed the festival grounds while completing various missions. The organizers heightened the festive atmosphere by awarding prizes to participants.

At the '17th Princess Noguk Contest,' 34 students from grades 2 to 6 advanced to the finals, and seven princesses?including 'Eastern Princess' and 'Western Princess'?were ultimately selected.

This contest, which combined tradition and historical storytelling, received an enthusiastic response from children and family visitors. The performance of 'Andong Notdaribalgi,' designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 7, also left a strong impression on those in attendance.

From 6 p.m., performances that further energized the festival took place. The 'Dongchun Circus,' with its 100-year tradition, presented a stage blending acrobatics, magic, dance, and music with modern direction, delivering a new sense of wonder to the audience.

The subsequent 'National Youth Dance Competition' was held in a creative mission format, incorporating Andong folk elements into choreography. This harmonious blend of tradition and creativity was well received. Over 20 teams from across the country participated in this competition.

'Duran Joomak,' set up at the Jigwa Seoga parking lot within the festival grounds, became another popular attraction. Under a thatched tent, citizens and tourists enjoyed local Makgeolli and traditional snacks at affordable prices, immersing themselves in the atmosphere of a traditional marketplace.

In particular, local elders, dressed up as 'Anjung Halmeom,' personally served guests, sharing warmth and smiles with visitors. Refreshing beverages were also provided for families with children.

Meanwhile, at the 'Folk Playground,' visitors could experience classic traditional games such as Jegichagi and Ttakjichigi. Busking performances, including Modumbuk and Nanta, were also held, offering a variety of sights and activities throughout the festival grounds.

An official from Andong City stated, "We have prepared a festival centered on traditional cultural content where all generations can come together," adding, "We hope that both citizens and tourists will experience the charm and excitement of Andong and create precious memories."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.