Buan County to Hold "Buan County Nongak Troupe Regular Performance" on the 17th

Theme: "Joy Comes with the Sound of Drums and Music"

Buan County in North Jeolla Province will hold the "2025 Buan County Nongak Troupe Regular Performance" at 6:30 p.m. on October 17 at the performance hall on the second floor of the Buan Arts Center.

Buan County Nongak Troupe Regular Performance Poster. Provided by Buan County

According to the county on October 13, this performance is themed "Gopunggamlai," which means "Joy Comes with the Sound of Drums and Music." It will showcase the artistry and skills that the Buan County Nongak Troupe has honed over the past year.

The Buan County Nongak Troupe, founded in 2016, has continued to carry on the tradition of Buan Nongak, widely promoting the value of this representative local cultural heritage. The troupe has achieved remarkable results nationwide, including winning the grand prize at the Imbangul Gugak Festival National Competition and awards in the Nongak category at the Jeonju Daesaseupnori, and remains highly active.

This regular performance will feature 32 troupe members, presenting a variety of traditional performances such as Buan Nongak Pangut and solo acts, which embody the unique excitement, style, and communal spirit of Buan Nongak. The event is expected to bring abundance and joy to local residents and visitors alike.

A county official stated, "Buan Nongak is a precious cultural heritage that sings of community life and embodies the meaning of harmony. We hope this regular performance will allow residents to share in the vitality of traditional arts and provide an opportunity for younger generations to experience our traditional culture up close."