Yangju Byeolsandae Nori, Gyeonggi Yangju City's representative national intangible heritage No. 2, successfully concluded its performance at the YILAN International Children's Folklore & Folkgame Festival held in Yilan County, Taiwan, from the 4th to the 10th, receiving an enthusiastic response from local audiences.

The representative national intangible heritage No. 2 of Yangju City, Gyeonggi Province, "Yangju Byeolsandae Nori," has been performing at the YILAN International Children's Folklore & Folkgame Festival held in Yilan County, Taiwan, from the 4th to the 10th. Provided by Yangju City

The representative national intangible heritage No. 2 of Yangju City, Gyeonggi Province, "Yangju Byeolsandae Nori," has been performing at the YILAN International Children's Folklore & Folkgame Festival held in Yilan County, Taiwan, from the 4th to the 10th. Provided by Yangju City

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For this overseas performance, 18 members of the Yangju Byeolsandae Nori Preservation Association (led by President Seok Jonggwan) participated, showcasing the unique humor and satire, as well as the vibrant mask dance movements, to citizens of Taiwan and participants from around the world, highlighting the appeal of traditional Korean performing arts.


In addition, the group took part in both the "Korean Food Day" and "Korean Culture Day" events, offering performances and hands-on food experiences. This allowed local residents to directly see and taste Korean traditional culture, further expanding the scope of cultural exchange.


A representative of Yangju Byeolsandae Nori stated, "During the performance period, large crowds gathered, and there was active photo and video sharing on social media. Yangju Byeolsandae Nori and Yangju City were also introduced through Taiwanese media and festival promotional channels, resulting in significant publicity effects."



This overseas performance has further raised the international profile of Yangju Byeolsandae Nori and served as an opportunity to confirm the potential for spreading the value of regional cultural heritage and globalizing Yangju City's traditional culture through ongoing international exchanges and performances in the future.


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