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De La Guarda
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01/01/2003 - 12/31/2004 |
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Address :
Sejong Center for the Performance Arts-De La Guarda Hall
From the instant the audience enters the theater of De La Guarda,
they raise suspicions with a puzzled countenance. That is
because there are no seats (it is a standing performance) and
the room creates an atmosphere of fear and anxiety. In fact,
there is no stage. The stage of De La Guarda is high above the
audience. With unbelievable maneuvering, the actors perform with
dance and music above the audience.
De La Guarda (Guardian Angel) originated on the streets of
Argentina amongst the political chaos in 1985. In the early
90’s, while some dancers were rock climbing, they completed the
framework for today’s version of De La Guarda. Ever since
producer Jeffrey Seller (his other productions include Rent)
debuted De La Guarda on Broadway in 1998, every show has been
sold out, and it continues to be an enormously popular.
A special and modern site named De La Guarda Hall will be used
exclusively for this performance to maintain the quality and
essence of the show. The actors perform various unbelievable
acts amidst the audience with sudden gushes of water over the
audience. Latin American folk melodies and modern techno music
combined with a strong rhythm fuels the vivacity and spirit of
the audience.
This is an excellent opportunity to catch a world-renowned
performance. It is especially a good opportunity to be fervently
ecstatic and deeply moved simultaneously. Water unpredictably
splashes the audience, and the actors grasp and carry audience
members to the ceiling, so avoid wearing suits and skirts. Also,
it’s a good idea to go seeing the performance without any prior
knowledge. You can get a more rewarding experience by going
without knowing anything about the show.
Date and Time: Tues. ~ Fri. 8:00p.m. / Sat. ~ Sun.
4:00p.m, 7:00p.m. (Friday, September 20, 7:00 / no performance
on Wednesdays)
Website: http://www.delaguarda.co.kr (Eng/Jpn)
Inquires:
82-2-501-7888(Eng) / Korea Travel Phone
1330
Price: Tues. ~ Thurs: 50,000
won / Fri. ~ Sun: 60,000 won
Venue: Sejong Center for the
Performance Arts—De La Guarda Hall
**Notice: Children under the age of 8 are not permitted.
**Elderly, pregnant women, and people with coronary conditions
are advised caution.
**You may get wet! Lockers are available to store your
belongings.
Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 1 or Exit 8, at
the rear of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts |
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Nanta Non-verbal Performance
- 01/01/2003 - 12/31/2004 |
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Address :
Cookin' Theater, PMC Theater
Since its first performance in 1997, ‘Nanta’ has been the
must-see performance in Korea. 'NANTA' figuratively refers to
reckless punching as in a slugfest at a boxing match. 'NANTA' is
a non-verbal performance of reckless rhythms that dramatize
customary Korean percussion in a strikingly comedic stage show.
Integrating unique Korean traditional drumbeats with a western
performance style, NANTA storms on stage into a huge kitchen
where four capricious cooks are preparing a wedding banquet.
While cooking, they turn all kinds of kitchen items - pots,
pans, dishes, knives, chopping board, water bottles, brooms and
even each other- into percussion instruments.
The typical instruments used in Samulnori (Korean traditional
percussions) have been replaced with diverse drums improvised
from utensils commonly found in kitchens. Going back and forth
from cooking to pounding out their rhythmic cadences, from
cheerful banter to playful animosity, the kitchen crew creates
visual humor and aural fun that entices the audience to
participate. As they complete the best dishes of the day, the
performance culminates in a feast that is shared with the
audience to highlight and celebrate the communal bond found in a
traditional Samulnori performance.
The audience is swept along in the primitive sound explosions
and actions on stage. Though the performance is built primarily
on captivating rhythms and has very few spoken words, audiences
of all ages and nationalities can easily enjoy the plot and
dramas.
Currently, Nanta is presented in two exclusive theaters, Cookin’
Theater in the northern part of Seoul and PMC Theater in the
southern part of Seoul. Cookin’ Theater is near Jeongdongno
Street which is excellent for taking strolls.
Period:
Year Round
Performance Schedule: Cookin’
Theater:
(Tue. ~ Sat.) 16:00, 20:00 /
(Sun., Holidays) 15:00, 18:00
PMC Theater:
(Mon.) 16:00, 20:00 /
(Wed. ~ Fri.) 20:00 /
(Sat.) 16:00, 20:00 /
(Sun., Holidays) 15:00, 18:00
Closed:
(Cookin’ Theater) Every Monday
(PMC Theater) Every Thuesday
Inquiries:
02-739-8288 (Korean) / http://www.nanta.co.kr
(Eng/Jap/Chn)
Tickets:
(Cookin’ Theater) VIP 40,000 won / S Seats 30,000 won
(PMC Theater) VIP 50,000 won / R Seats 40,000 won / S Seats
30,000 won
(Cookin' Theater) Seoul Subway Line 5, Seodaemun Station (Exit
5), 10 minutes by foot towards KyungHyang Newspaper Publishing
Co.
(PMC Theater) Seoul Subway Line 7, Gangnam Station (Exit 4), 10
minutes by foot. |
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Tao
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02/22/2003 - 02/23/2003 |
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Address :
Dongsung-dong 1–130, Jongno-gu, Seoul
“Tao” will be on stage at the Korean Culture and Art
Foundation’s Munye Theater in Daehangno, downtown Seoul, on Feb.
22 and 23. “Tao” relives a festival of an old Korean village
with the joyous noise of pungmulnori (farmers’ percussion
music). The essence of the show is the strong beat of percussion
musical instruments and the active participation of the
audience. The first part of show is “Jangseungje,” a ritual
inspired by the totem pole regarded as a guardian god for
villages of the past. Following a vigorous drum performance, the
third part is a folk drama. The last part of the show is
performed not on the stage but outside in Marronnier Park near
Munye Theater. Marronnier park always has a festive atmosphere
with young people dancing or playing either basketball or
badminton. The finale is a big party at the park as the audience
and the young people share the excitement and liveliness with
the performers.
- Period :February
22/23. 2003
- Time :18:00
~ 19:30
- Place :Dongsungdong
1–130, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Korean Culture and Art Foundation’s Munye Theater
- Website :http://www.taorock.co.kr/englishmain.htm
- Tickets :20,000
won for age over 24, 15,000won for ages 19~23, 10,000won for
ages 8~18, 5,000won for age under 7 (20% discount for a groups
of 20 or more)
- Reservations :
+82-31-922-9022 +82-31-912-6610 (Kor/Eng)
Seoul Subway Line 4, Hyehwa Station, Exit 2, 5 minutes’ walking. |
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Musical, Line 1
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03/14/2003 - 08/31/2003 |
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Address : 3F
Samgwang Building 179 Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
After 1,800 performances and 380,000 spectators over 9 years, as
of March 2003, Line 1 is the most popular Korean musical.
Adapted from Line 1 - Das Musical by the Grips Theatre in
Germany, the work works with a uniquely Korean context and
premiered in 1994. This rock musical Line 1 shows the life of
the city of Seoul through the eyes of an ethnic Korean woman
named Fairy from the Korean autonomous region of Yenbian, China.
She meets characters who represent the everyday variety of
people one can meet on an average day in Seoul--jobless fathers,
runaway daughters, men threatening to kill themselves, peddlers
of everything imaginable, self-styled street evangelists, and
others. They join together to recreate the Korean society we
live in today, with humor and satire. Line 1 is complete with a
five-person live rock band, actors and actresses who masterfully
juggle several characters each, and a rapid change of scenes and
set. It is an enjoyable show for viewers of all ages.
From 2001 the show embarked on a world tour and was highly
acclaimed by the public, earning unrestrained praise from the
critics in Berlin, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.
In March 2003 it also drew intense interest at the Hong Kong
Arts Festival.
Story
Line 1 is the story of an ethnic Korean woman from China named
'Fairy' who comes to Seoul in search of a Korean man she met on
Mount Baekdu, the legendary birthplace of the Korean people on
the border of North Korea and Manchuria. She spends an entire
day on the central axis of Seoul’s Metro subway train Line #1,
where she meets the people of Seoul in a comical work, filled
with humor and satire
Period: Mar 14, 2003 – Sep 14, 2003 / Oct 7, 2003 – Dec
31, 2003
Time:
-Weekdays 7:30pm
-Saturday 4:00pm, 7:30pm
-Sunday and Public holiday 3:00pm, 7:00pm
-No Performance on Monday
Venue: Hakchon Green Theater
Tickets: Adult 25,000won, Student 20,000 won
(Full or part-time students have to show their student
identification at the box office to purchase student ticket.)
Booking & Inquires: Tel +82-2-763-8233(Kor/Eng)
Website: http://www.hakchon.co.kr (Kor/Eng/Jpn)
Sung and performed in Korean with Japanese (Tue, Thu, Sat) and
English (Wed, Fri, Sun) Subtitles
Hyehwa Station on Seoul Subway Train Line 4 (Blue line), Exit #1
(Dongsoong Arts Center exit), 50 meters up the street between
Naksan Garden and the SKC sign. Next to the Performing Arts
Center of Dongduk Women’s University. |
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Korean traditional music performance
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04/01/2003 - 11/30/2003 |
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Address : Bomun
Outdoor Theater in Bomun Lake Resort, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
This performance takes place in Bomun Outdoor Theater of Bomun
Lake Resort located in Gyeongju, which is called a “museum
without walls” because of its historical remains and wealthy
treasures. It is composed of a lotus lantern dance (yeondeungmu),
a fan dance (buchaechum), a drum dance (janggochum), a mask
dance (talchum), a singing beggar dance (Gakseorichum), and
more. Foreign tourists are especially interested in this great
chance to see various Korean traditional dances at one venue.
Schedule
-every day in April except Wednesdays 14:30–15:40
-every Saturday and Sunday, and holidays in May and June 20:30–
21:40
-every day in July, August, and September except Wednesdays
20:30– 21:40
-every day in October except Wednesday 14:30–15:40
-every Saturday and Sunday, and holidays in November 20:30–
21:40
Venue: Bomun Outdoor Theater in Bomun Lake Resort,
Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Admission: free
Tourist Information: +82-54-1330
(English/Japanese/Chinese)
It takes 20 minutes from Gyeongju Station to Bomun Outdoor
Theater by taxi or #10 local bus. |
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Royal Guard Changing Ceremonies
- 03/22/2003 - 12/31/2003 |
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Address :
Deoksugung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, Jongno-gu, Seoul
This ceremony has been reenacted since 1996.
The gate guardsmen serve their sentry, present their changing
ceremony, and hold a parade. It catches the eyes of passersby,
especially foreign tourists, when guardsmen perform the changing
of guard in traditional costumes at the main gate of Deoksugung
and Changyeonggung Palace in downtown Seoul. Since it is hard to
experience traditional events in the big city, citizens and
tourist really enjoy and love it. It takes place every day
except Monday.
Date: March 22 to December 31, 2003, every day except
Monday
Venue: Main gate Daehanmun of Deoksugung Palace Jeong-dong,
Jung-gu, Seoul / Main gate Donhwamun of Changdeokgung Palace,
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Programs
-Guarding Ceremony 10:00–13:00 (every 30 minutes)
-Changing Ceremony 14:00–15:30 (three times a day)
Tourist Information: +82-2-1330 (English/ Japanese/
Chinese)
Admission: Free
Deoksugung
Palace-Exit 2 at the City Hall Station on Subway Line 1,
Exit 12 at the City Hall Station on Subway Line 2
Changdeokgung Palace- Exit 3 at Anguk Station on Subway
Line 3 |
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Traditional Wedding Ceremony at Jeonju Hanok (Korean
traditional-styled house) Village
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04/19/2003 - 06/29/2003 |
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Address :
Taejoro Street in Hanok Village, Gyo-dong, Jeonju-si
From April 19 to June 29, a traditional wedding ceremony
will be performed at Jeonju Hanok (Korean traditional style
house) Village, located near Taejoro Street. This ceremony is
presented by about fifty people--a bridegroom, a bride,
palanquin bearers, porters, and a team of samullori (farmers’
percussion quartet).
The performance starts with the bridegroom arriving at the
bride’s house, where a ceremony is held in the yard. Audiences
will be entertained by some amusing scenes during the ceremony.
At the end of ceremony, the bridegroom returns home with his
bride. The procession starts at the Hanok Experience Hall,
through Taejoro Street and Gyeonggijeon, ending at an exhibition
hall of handicrafts. Besides witnessing the traditional wedding
ceremony, visitors can also enjoy these places of attraction
through which the procession passes.
Photography is allowed during the ceremony. Foreign tourists may
also participate in the ceremony as a bearer of Cheongsachorong
(a silk covered lantern), rented free-of-charge at the start of
the ceremony.
After the ceremony, foreign tourists can also take a picture
wearing the traditional wedding costume. Rental of costume is
free.
Date:
April 19 to June 29, 2003
Time:
16:00 every Saturday and Sunday (one- hour ceremony)
Venue:
Taejoro Street in Hanok Village, Gyo-dong, Jeonju-si
Tourist Information:
+82-63-1330 (English, Japanese, Chinese)
- A 5-minute ride by taxi from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Hanok
Village
- A 20-minute ride by local bus # 119-1, 118, 119, 33, and 13
from Jeonju Station |
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Jeju Folk Performance
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03/01/2003 - 12/31/2004 |
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Address :
Tamna Theater in Jeju Tourist Folk Town
The Jeju folk performance is held everyday at Tamna Theater
in Jeju Tourist Folk Town. This performance perfectly harmonizes
the unique local cultural art with modern art. The main theme
concentrates on people of Jeju Island’s undying spirit in
overcoming the impossibilities of barren land through hard work,
while showcasing Jeju Island’s special culture. Visitors can
also visit the nearby Sinsan Gallery, which exhibits works of
art.
Date:
From March
Closed:
Sunday
Time:
16:00 and 18:00 everyday
Venue:
Tamna Theater in Jeju Tourist Folk Town, 837-20 Ildo 2-dong,
Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Admission:
10,000 won for children or adults
Tourist Information:
+82-64-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
A 20-minute ride by Airport Bus # 300 from Jeju International
Airport to Munyehoegwan (Culture and Art Center). It is behind
of the Culture and Art Center. |
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Jindo Saturday Folk Performance
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04/01/2003 - 10/31/2003 |
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Address :
Grand Performance Hall, Jindo Folk Culture Center
Jindo boasts the famous mysterious 2.8km sea path between
Hoedong-ri, Gogun-myeon and Modo-ri, Uisin-myeon, known as
Moses’ Miracle, exposed during low tides. Also well known as an
archipelago, the islands are clean and peaceful, providing
beautiful and scenic possibilities for lots of artists supported
by the government.
The Jindo Saturday Folk Performance shows intangible cultural
properties, Ganggangsullae (circle dance), Namdo Deullorae
(field working song), Jindo Ssitgimgut (shaman rite), Jindo
Dasiraegi, Jindo drum dance, Jindo Manga (dirge), Jindo Arirang,
Samulnori (farmers’ percussion quartet), and Namdo folk song.
This performance is held at the Grand Performance Hall of Jindo
Folk Culture Center every Saturday from April to October by
Jindo County Folk Art Corporation.
Date:
14:00~16:00 every Saturday from April to October
Venue:
Grand Performance Hall, Jindo Folk Culture Center, Jindo,
Jellanamdo
Admission:
Free
Tourist Information:
+82-61-1330 (English, Japanese, and Chinese)
Express Bus : Seoul-Jindo, a 6-hour trip
Airline
- Seoul-Mokpo, a 50- minute trip
- Seoul-Gwangju, a 45-minute trip
A 10-minute walk from Jindo Public Bus Terminal to Jindo Folk
Culture Center. |
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Boseong Sori and Green Tea Experience
- 05/01/2003 - 10/31/2003 |
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Address : Daehan Dawon in Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
Boseong
Sori Hanmadang is a collection of Korean traditional musical
performances including pansori (epic solo opera), gayageum (long
12-string zither), and samullori (farmers percussion quartet),
all in the setting of beautiful tea fields. With the green tea
experience visitors can learn about the ancient Korean tea
ceremony and also how to make tea. These events take place in
Daehan Dawon, the most beautiful green tea fields in Boseong.
Date:
from May to October 2003
Time:
14:00–15:00 every Saturday and Sunday
Venue:
Daehan Dawon in Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
Admission:
Free
Tourist Information:
+82-61-1330 (Korean/English/Japanese/Chinese)
Take a local bus from Boseong Bus Terminal to Yulpo and get off
the bus at Daehan Dawon (fifteen-minute ride). |
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Jeongseon Arirang Performance (Korean classical
opera)
- 04/02/2003 - 12/27/2003 |
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Address :
Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
Arirang is the Korea’s most popular folk song and has developed
differently in each province. Jeongseon Arirang, the original
Korean Arirang, is designated as Gangwon-do intangible cultural
asset #1. This performance provides the pleasure of Korean
traditional performance to foreign tourists and native Koreans
alike. The performance harmonizes the Jeongseon Arirang with a
dramatic stage-act, and you can enjoy not only traditional music
but also a play. It is held in conjunction with the Jeongseon
five-day traditional market, thus providing an even broader
cultural experience.
Date: 16:30– 17:10, 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd and 27th
of every month from April 2 to December 27, 2003 (with Jeongseon
five-day market)
Venue: third floor at Jeongseon Culture and Art Hall,
Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
Admission: Free
Inquiries: Tel. +82-33-560-2225
Tourist Information: +82-33-1330
(English/Japanese/Chinese)
A 15- minute walk from Jeongseon Station or a 5-minute trip by
taxi from Jeongseon Station or Jeongseon Terminal |
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Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori
(Korean traditional masked-dance drama)
- 03/01/2003 - 11/30/2003 |
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Address : Mask
Dance Instruction Center, Hahoe Village, Andong-si,
Gyeongsangbuk-do
The Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori is designated as important
intangible cultural asset #69. It has been performed for eight
hundred years, and consists of twelve acts with vigorous dancing
and music. Other dramatic portions are singing and the
recitative text, mixing comic witchcraft and gestures. The
content was often aimed at exposing and satirizing corrupt
aristocrats. It evoked laughter and sighs through the antics of
apostate monks, fallen aristocrats, priestesses, professional
entertainers, servants, and other dramatic personae. The
expression of masks and regional variations provide a feast for
the eyes.
This is a one-hour performance.
Date : 15:00 every Sunday in March, April, and November,
2003, and 15:00 every Sunday and Saturday from May to October
Venue : Mask Dance Instruction Center, Hahoe Village,
Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Admission : Free
Tourist Information : +82-54-1330 (English/ Japanese/
Chinese)
Seoul-> Andong
Railroad: Seoul Station to Andong Station, five-hour's
trip
Express Bus: Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Andong Bus
Termail, three hours and fifty minutes' trip
Non-stop Bus: Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Andong Bus
Termail, three and half hours' trip
Andong-> Hahoe Village
From Andong Bus Terminal: A 40-minute ride by Local Bus #46.From
the Andong Station,Andong Bus Terminal is 300m away. |
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Traditional Korean Music Performance in Namwon
- 04/01/2003 - 10/31/2003 |
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Address :
Namhanruwon, Cheongeo-dong, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk
The City Traditional Korean Music Performing Troupe is
putting on the Traditional Korean Music Performance in Namwon,
which is called the Mecca of Korean Pansori (epic solo opera).
It offers a diverse range of traditional Korean music
performances, interactive folk songs with the audience, and
nongak (farmer's percussion). It will be showcased at noon from
April to October at Gwanghanruwon, and at night from July to
September at an open-air stage of Chunhyang Cultural Arts Hall,
which is across the Yocheon stream from Gwanghanruwon.
The night show from July to September consists of traditional
Korean music performances for an hour following by multi-laser
screen performance of Chunhyangjeon, a well-known Korean love
story, for 30 minutes.
Date : April to October 2003
Time and Venue
- 14:00-15:00, every Saturday and Sunday from April to June
and October at Gwanghanruwon
- 20:00-21:30, every Saturday from July to September at an
open-air stage of Chunhyang Cultural Arts Hall
Admission
- Gwanghanruwon- Adult (over 20) 1,300 won, Student (12-19)
700 won, Child (under 13) 500 won
- Chunhyang Cultural Arts Hall -Free
- From Seoul to Namwon: A 4- hour trip by train and bus
- From Namwon Bus Terminal to Gwanghanruwon: A 5-minute ride by
taxi |
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The Foundation for the Preservation of Cultural Properties
presents Pungnyu Hanmadang
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04/01/2003 - 11/30/2003 |
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Address :
Training Center of Important Intangible Cultural Asset,
The traditional performance Pungnyu Hanmadang is being held
at the Training Center for Important Intangible Cultural Assets,
from March through November, a wide repertoire of traditional
performing arts. The hour-and-a-half show includes “intangible
cultural assets” such as Bongsan mask dances, monk dance, folk
songs, the gayageum 12-string zither, and pansori which is
Korea’s unique dramatic solo opera. The performers are almost
entirely special government-designated figures whose
responsibility it is to preserve and pass on these important
intangible cultural assets. You will definitely enjoy a high
quality and worthwhile experience. The program changes monthly,
so please check the schedule at
http://www.fpcp.or.kr
Date : 19:30 every Friday and 16:00 every Saturday from
March to November, 2003
Venue : Training Center of Important Intangible Cultural
Asset, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Tourist Information : Tel. +82-2-1330 (English, Japanese,
Chinese)
Website :
http://www.fpcp.or.kr
(English)
Exit No. 8 at Seolleung Station on Seoul Subway Line 2, and walk
about 8 minutes toward the Gangnam-gu Ward office building. It
will be on your right side, facing the New World Hotel. |
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Folk Concert at the National Folk Museum
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01/04/2003 - 12/28/2003 |
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Address :
National Folk Museum, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The Korea National Folk Museum holds a concert every
Saturday and Sunday at its auditorium, with traditional music,
folk dance, martial arts and mask drama. It is held indoors on
Saturday, and outdoors on an open-air stage on Sunday. The
performance alternates weekly between folk dance and traditional
music every Saturday. Also, traditional martial arts are
presented on the first Sundays of each month, pungmulnori
(farmers’ percussion) on the second, taekgyeon (a traditional
martial art that has become a performing art) on the third, and
Bongsan Talchum (Bongsan mask dance) on fourth Sundays.
Date: 15:00 every Saturday and 14:00 every Sunday, from
January to December, 2003
Venue: National Folk Museum, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Admission: performance fee is free, but there is an
entrance fee to Gyeongbokgung palace and to the museum.
- Museum: Adult (over 25) 1, 000 won, Student & Young Adult
(7-25) 500 won, Child (under 6) free
- Gyeonbokgung Palace: Adult (over 25) 700 won, Young Adult
(19-24) 300 won, Under 19 and senior (over 65) free
Tourist Information: Tel. +82-2-1330(English, Japanese,
Chinese)
Website:
www.nfm.go.kr
(English, Japanese, Chinese, German, French and Spanish)
Website of Gyeongbokgung palace :
http://www.english.tour2korea.com/sightseeing/destination/depth04.asp?
oid=&sightseeing_id=176&ADDRESS_1=6142&ADDRESS_2=&sight=sightseeing
Subway
- Exit No. 5 at Gyeongbokgung Station on Seoul Subway Line 3
- Exit No. 1 at Anguk Station on Seoul Subway Line 3
- Exit No. 2 at Gwanghwamun Station on Seoul Subway Line 5
Then go to National Folk Museum, which is located inside
Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Intra-city bus
- Get off around Sejongno Street, on foot about 15 minutes
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“Gyubangnanjang (The Tales of Boudoir)” at
Samcheonggak
- 03/20/2003 - 07/31/2003 |
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Address : Ilhwadang, Samcheonggak
Samcheonggak,
which means three purity palace(jade purity, noble purity, and
great purity) is the home of the performing arts. The
performances displayed here have been loved by many foreign
tourist. The tales of boudoir, based on an ancient essay, is a
satirical comedy of the changing times. It introduces the
culture of Korean women through Korean sound and motion to
foreigners. The performance lasts for one and half hour, and is
captioned in English. They offer a package including a show
ticket and Korean dinner ticket at Asadal restaurant that is
located in the Samcheonggak. If a visitor buys the packaged
deal, he or she can save the 10% tax.
Story
Madam Yu is left at home alone waiting for her husband to return
from a long journey. One night, after a hard day’s work, her
needlework tools come to life and occupy the boudoir while Madam
Yu is fast asleep. Merriment reaches its climax and the seven
companions begin to show off their talents and boast of their
merits. A competition begins and more patrons of the Madam Yu’s
boudoir, the cabinet ghost and the cooking range ghost awake and
offer to be judges. As the competition heats up the egoistic
tools begin to despise each other. Just then, on the brink of
disaster, Madam Yu awakens and scolds her tools. On behalf of
the tools, Gamtohalmi (thimble) deeply apologizes and asks for
forgiveness. Madam Yu accepts the apology and reemphasizes the
virtues of the seven companions. All is settled and a final
celebration takes place.
Date : March 20
to July 31, 2003
Time : 17:00 from Tuesday to Friday/ 14:00 and 17:00 on
Saturday/ 14:00 on Sunday and holidays
Venue : Ilhwadang, Samcheonggak,Seongbuk-dong,
Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Admission
- Student 15,000 won, Pungryuseok (the second class seat)
20,000won, Samcheongseok (the first class seat) 30,000won
- Package ticket (including show and
dinner): 70,000won to 110,000 won
- Special discount: 50 % discount for
the disabled and seniors (over 65)
- Group discount:
over 20 persons 10%, over 30 persons 15%, over 50 persons 20%
- Reservation : +82-2-3676-3456 (Korean, English,
Japanese)
Website :
http://www.samcheonggak.or.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese)
- Free shuttle bus: Exit Kyobo Bookstore from Gwanghwamun
Station on Seoul Subway Line 5, and take a Samcheonggak
free shuttle bus. Every 30-minute
Taxi: Exit from Gwanghwamun Station on Seoul Subway Line
5 or Gyeongbokgung Station on Line 3, and take a taxi. A ten-
minute ride |
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Information
provided by Korea National Tourism Organization.
