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

Explanation

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.

Inquiry

Hahoe Mask Dance Drama Preservation Association • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-854-3664

Homepage

hahoemask.co.kr

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2023년 01월 01일

Event end date : 2023년 12월 31일

Watching age : Open to visitors of all ages

Venue : Andong Hahoe Village Mask Dance Preservation Education Center

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

Touring Time : Approx. 60 minutes

Organizer info : Hahoe Mask Dance Drama Preservation Association

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

Sponsor Information : Hahoe Mask Dance Drama Preservation Association

Sponsor Contacts : +82-54-854-3664

Charges (Hours) : Free (Admission to Hahoe Village charged separately)

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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.