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

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.

Start date

2023-01-01  

End Date

2023-12-31  

Viewing Duration

Approx. 60 minutes  

Performance Time

[Permanent performance] January-February: Weekends & public holidays 14:00  

Venue

Andong Hahoe Village Mask Dance Preservation Education Center  

Age Limit

Open to visitors of all ages  

Fee

Free (Admission to Hahoe Village charged separately)  

Organizer

Hahoe Mask Dance Drama Preservation Association  

Organizer's Contact Information

+82-54-854-3664  

Host Company

Hahoe Mask Dance Drama Preservation Association  

Host's Contact Information

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-854-3664  

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.