Goryeong County Opens 'National Heritage Media Art Goryeong Jisandong Burial Mounds'

Singing of "Daegaya, Twelve Stars" Through Media Art

The '2025 National Heritage Media Art Goryeong Jisandong Burial Mounds,' hosted by the National Heritage Administration, North Gyeongsang Province, and Goryeong County, and organized by the National Heritage Promotion Agency, kicked off on the night of September 19.

This event is held at the UNESCO World Heritage Goryeong Jisandong Burial Mounds under the theme 'Daegaya, Twelve Stars.' It reinterprets the glory of Daegaya, as reflected in the twelve gayageum pieces composed by the renowned musician Ureuk and the Jisandong Burial Mounds, through media art.

The media art performance consists of three parts: ▲Memory of Daegaya ▲Twelve Stars ▲Land of Eternity. It evokes the memory of Daegaya embedded in the Jisandong Burial Mounds and the twelve gayageum pieces, brings relics and the image of the king to life, and culminates in a story where twelve lights unite to give birth to the great king. In particular, 'Land of Eternity' serves as the highlight, featuring a blend of traditional dance and gayageum performance, and is staged twice each night on Fridays and Saturdays.

During the event period, a variety of associated programs are also scheduled. These include: ▲The 2nd Anniversary Ceremony of the UNESCO World Heritage inscription (September 23) and a drone light show ▲The Goryeong County Gayageum Ensemble's regular concert (September 24) ▲The Daegaya Culture and Arts Festival (September 27) ▲The Gaya History Talk Concert (September 27) ▲The Gayatgo Music Festival (October 2) ▲The Candle in Goryeong (October 3) ▲The Gaya Burial Mounds Bubble Show (October 11), all designed to welcome visitors during the Chuseok holiday and autumn tourism season.

On September 23, the 2nd Anniversary Ceremony of the Jisandong Burial Mounds' World Heritage inscription will take place, featuring a spectacular blend of media art with a drone light show, traditional drum performances, and drawing performances.

The '2025 National Heritage Media Art Goryeong Jisandong Burial Mounds' will be held in the area around the Goryeong Daegaya Museum from September 19 to October 12, running for 24 days, every evening from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. During the event, the Daegaya Museum will also offer nighttime openings.

Goryeong County stated, "This media art event is a meaningful occasion to commemorate both the 2nd anniversary of the Jisandong Burial Mounds' World Heritage inscription and the 1st anniversary of Daegaya's designation as an ancient capital. It will provide an opportunity to experience the value of the burial mounds and enjoy Gaya culture in a new way."

Site of the 'National Heritage Media Art Goryeong Jisandong Burial Mounds'.

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