Jinju Intangible Cultural Asset Saturday Performance (진주 무형문화재 토요상설공연)

Jinju Intangible Cultural Asset Saturday Performance is a regular performance aimed at passing down and preserving Jinju’s intangible cultural assets. It gives the opportunity to enjoy Jinju’s symbolic tradition and cultural arts, such as Samcheonpo Nongak, Jinju Sword Dance, and Jinju Dance with Balls. Various experience programs as well as such shows are prepared to draw the attention of the public to Jinju’s intangible cultural assets and promote them. Also, the exchange of intangible cultural assets with other regions has been planned to offer more spectacular performances. Jinju Intangible Cultural Asset Saturday Performance aims to be recognized as Jinju’s representative culture and tourism program through the efforts of introducing superiority and attraction of Jinju’s intangible cultural assets to domestic and foreign tourists.

Start date

2020-08-01  

End Date

2020-10-31  

Viewing Duration

Approx. 90 min  

Performance Time

Saturdays 14:00-16:00  

Venue

Chokseongnu Pavilion in Jinjuseong Castle and outdoor theater  

Age Limit

Open to visitors of all ages  

Fee

Free  

Organizer

Jinju-si  

Organizer's Contact Information

+82-55-749-5312  

Host Company

Performance Groups of Jinju Sword Dance, Jinju Samcheonpo Nongak, Jinju Dance with Balls, Gayageum for Sanjo Music in Sin Gwanyong Style, and Jinju Ogwangdae  

Host's Contact Information

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-749-5312  

Introduction

Jinju Intangible Cultural Asset Saturday Performance is a regular performance aimed at passing down and preserving Jinju’s intangible cultural assets. It gives the opportunity to enjoy Jinju’s symbolic tradition and cultural arts, such as Samcheonpo Nongak, Jinju Sword Dance, and Jinju Dance with Balls. Various experience programs as well as such shows are prepared to draw the attention of the public to Jinju’s intangible cultural assets and promote them. Also, the exchange of intangible cultural assets with other regions has been planned to offer more spectacular performances. Jinju Intangible Cultural Asset Saturday Performance aims to be recognized as Jinju’s representative culture and tourism program through the efforts of introducing superiority and attraction of Jinju’s intangible cultural assets to domestic and foreign tourists.

Programs

Instruments used for shamanic ritual, traditional clothes, and dancing step catch the eyes of the audience during various performances designated as Jinju Intangible Cultural Assets. Jinju Sword Dance, Jinju Samcheonpo Nongak, Jinju Dance with Balls, Gayageum for Sanjo Music in Sin Gwanyong Style, and Jinju Ogwangdae are representative performances, and they are held in groups of two or three. Performance bearers or masters give an explanation about the performances to the audience to make the event more enjoyable. In addition, the audience can experience activities such as wearing traditional clothes and masks or playing a musical instrument after the performances. This event contributes to the inheritance of Jinju’s intangible cultural assets and introduce artistic values of Korean traditional dance and musical performances.

How to Particpate

Check the official website