Seoul city's "Saturday Masterpiece Concert": Traditional Korean Performing Arts

Korean traditional court dance

Every Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m., Seoul offers Korean traditional performing arts at the National Gugak Center.  Seoul founded the National Gugak Center to preserve and expand traditional Korean music and dance.  The word "gugak" refers to all of the Korean music from Korean lands which has a history of over 5,000 years ago! The performances consist of traditional music, song, and dance by those who have been officially designated as luminaries of the genre.  The talented performers gratify both connoisseurs and international visitors through stunning performances.

Top: Royal performances
Bottom: Folk performances

The Saturday performances have been held for over 20 years with elite performers promoting the rich history of Korean performing arts.  A ticket costs 10,000 won per person and new programs are presented each month.  A vast overview of 62 varieties of Korean classical court and folk performances and concerts are presented on an ongoing basis throughout the year.  The performances have been proclaimed as "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO.

Top: Classical (royal) music group
Bottom: Folk music group

Check out the National Gugak Center while visiting Seoul to appreciate traditional Korea through vivid and lively displays of Korean performing arts.  It is an experience you don't want to miss!

Various different dances

 Woman playing traditional instrument "gayageum"                                                                 Folk theatre

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Hi Seoul Festival 2013: Oct. 2-6

It's time for this year's long awaited Hi Seoul Festival 2013 event!  Come celebrate the 11th anniversary of Hi Seoul Festival, one of the world's largest annual performing arts festivals with an average of 1.5 million people participating in the event each year.

This year's Hi Seoul Festival will be held for one week from October 2nd ~ 6th at the Seoul's main plazas (Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul Plaza, Cheonggye Plaza) and major streets (Taepyeong-ro, Jong-ro, etc.)  Over 250 performances will be presented during the week-long festival, including 23 international performing groups from 8 different countries!

Street art and Performances

The theme of this year's festival is nonverbal performances under the slogan "Let's play on the Streets."  The theme promotes international unity by enabling people to communicate through music and gestures, going beyond the barriers of language, race, and age.  The festival focuses on a universal interest and performances fit for EVERYONE!

Dragon performance with Hi Seoul attendees

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Celebrating the coming of Autumn in Seoul: 'Saturday, Play' and 'Sunday, Rest'

Namsangol Hanok Village

It's the weekend and you have nothing planned.  What is there to do in Seoul?  If you're wanting to enjoy various traditional Korean performances FREE of charge, come visit Namsangol Hanok Village and Unhyeongung Palace!   

Performance

Namsangol Hanok Village will host performances every Saturday and Sunday until October 27th.  The performances will start at 2:00pm and run for an hour.  These performances will consist of Namsadang Dori(Play), Rope walking, traditional dance, and more!  For more information and a full schedule, click here!

Traditional Korean Performance

Unhyeongung (Palace) performances will be held every Sunday until October 27th from 3:00pm ~ 4:30pm which includes traditional music and dance.  For Unhyeongung (Palace) event schedule and more info, click here!

Celebrate the coming of autumn in Seoul by viewing the tradition of Korea!

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Seoul presents 16th "Fringe All Night" for Indie Culture

The 16th annual Seoul Fringe Festival aims to present and support the indie culture by exposing independent artists all around Seoul.  The festival will be held from now until September 14, 2013, at 17 locations all around Hongdae.  For the first time this year, parts of the festival will also be held around Seoul World Cup Stadium.

Various Events at Fringe Festival

"Fringe All Night" will have over 100 teams showcasing live music and dance performances all throughout the streets of Hongdae.  Venues will be held at cafes, clubs, and galleries for the various artists participating in the art festivities.  Emerge yourself in the indie art world by attending the Seoul Fringe Festival!

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