Pohang Cultural Foundation to Host Pansori Play 'Jongikkotbat-Duhalmangbonpuri'

Stories of Isolation, Love, and Solidarity Through Jeju Shamanic Myths

K-Music: Diversity of Pansori and Jazz, Donghaean Byeolsingut Paper Flowers

Pohang Cultural Foundation (CEO Lee Sangmo) will present the pansori play "Paper Flower Field: Duhalmang Bonpuri," which was selected for the Performing Arts Distribution Project by the Center for Arts Management Support, at the Pohang Culture & Arts Center Grand Theater on the 27th.

Pansori Play "Paper Flower Field Duhalmang Bonpuri" Completed with Donghaean Byeolsingut Jihwa.

"Paper Flower Field: Duhalmang Bonpuri" is a pansori drama based on the Jeju shamanic myth "Saengbulhalmang Bonpuri." The story begins with the protagonist "Dongi" trying to conceive a child but not knowing how to give birth, when the life deity "Myeongi" comes to help. The narrative continues as the Jade Emperor proposes a flower-blooming contest, allowing the audience to reflect on the preciousness of life and its profound meaning.

For this performance, the stage's paper flower (jihwa) production is directed by Jeong Yeonrak, a jihwa artist and Donghaean Byeolsingut transmission educator. The pansori actor is Park Inhye, and the music composition and arrangement are by Choi Inhwan, demonstrating the limitless potential for depth and breadth in K-music.

In addition, the performance will feature a blend of Korean traditional music chorus, bass, piano, guitar, and janggu, with arrangements that highlight jazz characteristics within traditional sounds. To maximize the unique sentiment and mythical fantasy of Jeju (island), Jeju folk songs and shamanic chants will also be presented.

This performance premiered last year at the National Theater's "Yeowoorak Festival" and ranked second among "Asteroid's Best Performances of the Year."

Performance scene of the pansori play "Jongi Kkotbat Duhalmang Bonpuri" completed with Donghaean Byeolsingut Jihwa.

A Pohang Cultural Foundation representative stated, "Through this work, which encourages us to reflect on the most important values for humanity in the present era through the classics, we hope to provide an opportunity for insight into life, so we ask for your great interest."

All seats for this performance are priced at 20,000 won, with various discounts available, including a 20% discount (up to four tickets per person) for Pohang citizens when booking in advance.

Tickets can be reserved through the Ticketlink website or by phone. For more information, please contact the Pohang Cultural Foundation Arts Promotion Team.