Hahoe Mask Dance Drama Performance (Hahoe Byeolsingut Exorcism) (하회별신굿탈놀이 상설공연)

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Introduction Information
Start date
2024-03-01  
End Date
2024-12-31  
Viewing Duration
60minutes  
Venue
Hahoe Village Mask Dance Theater , 3-15 Hahoejongga-gil, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do  
Age Limit
All ages  
Organizer's Contact Information
054-854-3664  
Host Company
안동하회별신굿 탈놀이보존회  
Introduction
Hahoe Mask Dance Drama Performance has 800 years of tradition, featuring a performance dealing with daily life and the conflict between the common people and the privileged class of yangban (noblemen) and seonbi (classical scholar). Andong is well-known for having a large community of yangban from old times that makes a mask dance performance from this town representative in Korea. The performance is comprised of six sections beginning from the mid Goryeo to the present, satirizing the prestige of the ruling class and society contradictions sharply. Through this, they try to reduce depression and stuffiness while establishing a strong community bond and wish for peace. It features a festive communicative site through eras of time and among nations.
Programs
Designated as Important Intangible Cultural Property, the Mask Play of Hahoe Byeolsingut shows the excellence and value of traditional cultural. Handed down to the present from Goryeo, Byeolsinguk took place to pray for peace and abundance in the village. Unlike other annual winter rites, Hahoe Byelsingut is held every in a five- or ten-year term. So far, it has introduced six sections out ten total. After the performance, visitors can take pictures with the performers and enjoy other various programs. These shows feature the values of a traditional play which has no barrier between performers and audience.
Gyeongsangbuk-do Andong-si Weather Rating
2024-12-23 Poor
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