A Lively Traditional Folk Art Performance Festival ... Busan City, '2023 Traveling Cultural Heritage'

A Total of 4 Performances of 17 Intangible Cultural Heritage Performing Arts

Opportunities for Intangible Cultural Heritage Originals, Traditional Folk Arts, Humor, and Excitement

Busan City will hold the traditional folk art performance “2023 Traveling Cultural Heritage” starting with a performance at Bokcheon Museum on the 28th, followed by events at Geumjeong Sports Park, Hwamyung Arboretum, and Yongho Byeolbit Park in Nam-gu.

2023 Traveling Cultural Heritage Event Guide.

This event is an exciting intangible cultural heritage traditional folk art performance held in everyday spaces with high visitor appeal that citizens frequently visit. It is planned as a performance where citizens can come together and enjoy while wishing for Busan’s successful bid for the 2030 World Expo.

The event, held over a total of four sessions, features 17 intangible cultural heritage art categories, each performing the most popular and lively parts of their respective genres.

▲ 7.28. Bokcheon Museum: Gayageum Sanjo, East Coast Byeolsingut, Dongnae Gomu ▲ 9.9. Geumjeong Sports Park Waterfront Park: Busan Nongak, Dongnae Hallyang Dance, Gijang Ogu Gut, Dongnae Yaryu, Gudeok Mangkkaesori ▲ 9.24. Suyeong Jisin Balgi, Busan Yeongsanjae, Suyeong Yaryu, Dongnae Hakchum, Gobundori Geollip ▲ 10.29. Yongho Byeolbit Park: Suyeong Nongcheong Nori, Dadaepo Hurisori, Dongnae Jisin Balgi, Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori, etc.

Our traditional folk art performances are full of humor and excitement, soothing the hardships of labor through rhythm and dance, comforting one another, cooperating, and overcoming challenges, embodying the deeply rooted resilient spirit of our people.

At the first event on July 28 at Bokcheon Museum, audiences can directly experience high-quality traditional folk art performances such as Gayageum Sanjo, a clear and elegant performance on Korea’s representative traditional string instrument; East Coast Byeolsingut, a ritual praying for the village’s peace and the fishing village’s safety and bountiful catch; and Dongnae Gomu, a dance with seemingly simple yet brilliantly changing movements, all reflecting the charm of our traditional arts.

At the Bokcheon Museum’s special exhibition hall, an exhibition of works by nine holders of the city’s intangible cultural heritage functional categories is being held from July 11 to 30.

A Busan City official stated, “Through this performance held in citizens’ everyday squares and parks, we hope that our excellent traditional arts will come closer to citizens, making it easier for them to access and enjoy.” He added, “Ahead of Busan’s bid for the 2030 World Expo, we will provide diverse attractions and enjoyable experiences to Busan citizens and the many tourists visiting Busan.”

For more detailed information about the performances, please refer to the Busan Traditional Arts Center website or contact them by phone.