Performances 2024 Seoul Traditional Dance Festival
- This performance is free of charge and does not require a prior reservation. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the B1 floor ticket booth on the day of the event (separate distributions at 1 PM and 4 PM, starting 1 hour before each performance).
- There is no separate parking lot in Seoul Namsan Gugakdang.
Please use public transportation as much as possible and use a paid parking lot nearby.
- Namsan Gugakdang has four wheelchair seats. For those who have difficulty using wheelchairs or moving around, please contact Namsan Gugakdang(02-6358-5500).
- Tickets cannot be canceled, refunded, or changed caused by to delayed entry or inability to re-enter. Please make sure to arrive at the theater with ample time.
- English subtitles are not provided.
Overview
○ Event Name: Seoul Traditional Dance Festival
○ Theme: Cheon-Ji-In (Heaven, Earth, Humanity) – The sky dances in response to the people's call
○ Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
○ Venue: Seoul Namsan Gugakdang
Heaven (Cheon) – The Sky City of Seoul, Embracing the People's Heart through Traditional Dance
○ A majestic display of royal court dances led by the King's procession and military band at Namsan Gugakdang, followed by the essence of folk dances presented to the audience.
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 3, 2024, 16:00~18:00
- Venue: Entrance of Namsangol Hanok Village (Royal Military Procession) → Namsan Gugakdang Main Stage
Earth (Ji) – Rediscovering Traditional Dance
○ A stage featuring young Gugak performers reinterpreting the origins of traditional dance, showcasing new possibilities for the future of Korean traditional arts.
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 3, 2024, 13:00~14:00
- Venue: Namsan Gugakdang Performance Hall
Humanity (In) – Revel in the Beauty of Dance (Ongoing Experience Program)
○ Experience the beauty of Korean dance by learning the fan dance, and create memorable keepsakes by making traditional Norigae ornaments, allowing participants to express their individuality and creativity.
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 3, 2024, 13:00~17:00
- Venue: Outdoor Courtyard and Workshop Room, 1st Floor, Namsan Gugakdang
- Program: Learning the fan dance, making Gae-bul and Maedeup Norigae ornaments