Andong Mask Dance Festival (안동국제탈춤페스티벌)

Held in Andong Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Andong Maskdance Festival offers a vibrant experience of traditional culture and mask dance performances. If you know the Hahoe mask, this festival will be particularly intriguing. The festival showcases mask dance performances, such as Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori (Mask Dance Drama of Hahoe), which is an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Korea, and mask dances from around the world. The main event is the Tallori Daedongnanjang Parade, in which locals, tourists, and international troupes dance together wearing various masks. Visitors can also see situational plays and play folk games such as Chajeon Nori (Chariot Battle) and Notdari Bapgi (Walking over a Human Bridge).

◎ Hahoe Mask
The Hahoe Mask is a wooden mask traditionally used for Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori in Hahoe Village. As the oldest mask in Korea, it is designated as a national treasure.

Introduction Information

Start date: 2024-09-27
End Date: 2024-10-06
Venue: Old Andong Station, Mask Dance Park, Andong Hahoe Village, downtown Andong
Fee: Free (Fees may apply to certain programs)
Organizer: Andong-si
Host Company: Korea Foundation for Cultures and Ethics
Host's Contact Information: +82-54-840-3424

Introduction: Andong Mask Dance Festival takes place in Andong, home of the UNESCO World Heritage designated Andong Hahoe Village. The festival includes various cultural performances including Korea's mask dance drama, an intangible cultural heritage, and mask dance performances from around the world. In addition to watching performances, visitors can also participate in a variety of hands-on experience programs to learn more about the dances, masks, and related culture.