Jeonju City to Host Public Event for Jeonbuk Intangible Heritage Performing Arts Holders

September 24-26 at Jeonju Daesaseupcheong in Hanok Village

Jeonju City in North Jeolla Province and the non-profit organization Madang announced on September 23 that a public event featuring holders of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province’s intangible heritage in the performing arts field, based in Jeonju, will be held for three days from September 24 to 26 at Jeonju Daesaseupcheong in Jeonju Hanok Village.

Exterior view of Jeonju City Hall. Provided by Jeonju City

According to the city, the event aims to widely promote the spirit and value of traditional arts, and to seek ways to utilize intangible heritage in modern contexts, beyond mere preservation and succession.

This event will feature 17 individual holders of performing arts intangible heritage, as well as three groups, who will showcase their skills in pansori, instrumental music, dance, and more.

On the first day, visitors can experience the artistry of intangible heritage holders, including: the Jeonju Gijeopnori Preservation Association’s exhilarating Korean traditional music and flag performance; Sung Junsuk (pansori Jeokbyeokga); Lee Gilju (Honam Sanjo Dance); Kim Soyoung (pansori Sugungga); Kim Mucheol (Hallyangmu dance); Song Jaeyoung (pansori Simcheongga); and Lee Sangho (pansori rhythm).

The second day will feature performances by the Jeolla Samhyeonyukgak Preservation Association, with a lineup of daegeum, piri, haegeum, janggu, and buk; Kim Gwangsook (Yeogimu dance); a performance by Ji Seongja (gayageum sanjo) that captures the mood of an autumn night; and the Yeongsan Jakbeop Preservation Association, offering Buddhist beompae (chant), jakbeop (dance), and displays of paper flower decorations.

On the final day, the program includes performances by holders such as Moon Junggeun (Jeolla Samhyeon Seungmu dance); Lee Seonsu (gagok); Kim Saemi (pansori Sugungga); Mo Bokyung (pansori Chunhyangga); Jang Munhee (pansori Simcheongga); Wang Giseok (pansori Sugungga); Cho Yongan (pansori rhythm); Kim Younghee (sijo singing); and Park Aesook (gayageum byeongchang).

Notably, this event will utilize a screen installed behind the stage to display the performers’ profiles and photos from each performance, with motion graphics also being used. In addition, banners symbolizing the flow of sound will be installed on both sides of the audience area, making use of the space’s unique features and providing various visual effects for attendees.

No Eunyoung, Director of Culture, Sports and Tourism at Jeonju City, stated, “We have prepared this event so that citizens and visitors who love traditional arts can directly experience the true essence of intangible heritage in the performing arts. We ask for your interest and participation so that the efforts of intangible heritage holders, who are devoted to preserving our traditions and values, can shine even brighter.”