Jeongseon Arirang Performance - Ari Arari (정선아리랑극 아리아라리)

Explanation

Jeongseon Arirang, a musical performance, takes place at the Jeongseon Arirang Center in Jeongseon on days when the Jeongseon Fifth-day Market is taking place. The musical aims to preserve and promote the local cultural intangible heritage of Jeongseon Arirang. Started in 2018, the musical continues to capture the attention of its audience. The performance tells the story of a Joseon dynasty lumberjack, Gimok, who leaves his wife, Jeongseon, and daughter, Ari, behind while he goes to the capital to work on the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace. After fifteen years of no contact, Ari heads to Hanyang in search of her father.After arriving at the palace, they realize the importance of their hometown and families. The story is told through ten musical numbers, each pleasing to the ears and the eyes. After the musical, the audience can also take pictures with the performers. As an added bonus, a 5,000 won Arirang Voucher comes with the purchase of every ticket, and can be used throughout Jeongseon.


Inquiry

Jeongseon-gun • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-560-3017


Homepage

www.jacf.or.kr


Information Use

Event Start Date : 2021년 04월 02일

Event end date : 2021년 11월 27일

Watching age : Open to elementary school students and older

Venue : Arirang Hall of Arirang Center

Venue Locator : [Train]
Take a train from Cheongnyangni Station to Jeongseon Station.

[Express/Intercity Bus]
Take a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Jeongseon Intercity Bus Terminal.

[Bus]
Get off at Aesan 1-ri Bus Stop.
Nongeochon Bus No. 2

Show time : Dates ending in 2 and 7 April-November / 14:00

Touring Time : Approx. 70 minutes

Organizer info : Jeongseon-gun

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-560-3017

Sponsor Information : Jeongseon Arirang Culture Foundation

Sponsor Contacts : +82-33-560-3017

Charges (Hours) : 5,000 won (Participants recieve a Jeongseon Arirang gift voucher worth 5,000 won)


More information

Introduction
Jeongseon Arirang, a musical performance, takes place at the Jeongseon Arirang Center in Jeongseon on days when the Jeongseon Fifth-day Market is taking place. The musical aims to preserve and promote the local cultural intangible heritage of Jeongseon Arirang. Started in 2018, the musical continues to capture the attention of its audience. The performance tells the story of a Joseon dynasty lumberjack, Gimok, who leaves his wife, Jeongseon, and daughter, Ari, behind while he goes to the capital to work on the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace. After fifteen years of no contact, Ari heads to Hanyang in search of her father.After arriving at the palace, they realize the importance of their hometown and families. The story is told through ten musical numbers, each pleasing to the ears and the eyes. After the musical, the audience can also take pictures with the performers. As an added bonus, a 5,000 won Arirang Voucher comes with the purchase of every ticket, and can be used throughout Jeongseon.

Synopsis
A musical open to all visitors that shows a legend of Jeongseon through music, dance, and video.

Location

51, Aesan-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

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