Experience the Rhythm of Daejeon: Muak Performing Arts Festival
(대전무악연희축제)
📅 October 8th-9th, 2024
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of Korean music and dance at the Daejeon Muak Performing Arts Festival! Sponsored by Daejeon Metropolitan City and the Daejeon Foundation for Arts & Culture, this free event showcases the electrifying energy of Nongak (farmers’ music) and percussion, performed by talented artists of all ages from the Daejeon region. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Uddari Nongak while enjoying innovative performances that bridge tradition and contemporary art forms.
Day 1: Tuesday, October 8th (7 PM)
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Pre-event: Witness the grandeur of the Daejeon Citizen’s Chwitadae, a national intangible cultural heritage! This majestic march, traditionally performed for royal processions and victorious armies, sets the stage for an unforgettable evening.
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Main Event:
- Unseong (Cloud Sound): Roar of the Drums: Prepare to be swept away by the thunderous power of drums! This performance features a captivating blend of Daebuk (large drum), Modeumbuk (ensemble drums), Pungmulbuk (farmers’ music drum), and Western percussion instruments.
- Pungnoe (Wind and Thunder): Dance of the Wind: Experience the dynamism of Daejeon through a mesmerizing fusion of music and dance. Korean fusion group ‘Granada’, Daejeon’s promotional ambassadors, join forces with modern dancers, ballet performers, and metal instrumentalists to evoke the sounds of nature. The Kkwaenggwari (metal instrument) embodies thunder and lightning, the Jing (gong) represents the wind, and the performance culminates in a harmonious blend of Gayageum, Daegeum, and Haegeum melodies interwoven with traditional Korean dance.
- Fusion Group ‘Granada’: Enjoy a dedicated performance by ‘Granada’, showcasing their unique blend of Korean and contemporary music.
Day 2: Wednesday, October 9th (7 PM)
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Pre-event: Join the festive atmosphere with a lively Pungmulpae Gilnori (street parade) before the main event.
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Main Event:
- Useong (Rain Sound): A Feast of Janggu: Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beauty of rain as talented Janggu drummers of all ages create a captivating soundscape. This harmonious performance brings together Daejeon’s Pungmul groups in a celebration of community and tradition.
- Yongmimu (Dragon Tail Dance): Be mesmerized by the dazzling movements of Chaesang (Korean traditional juggling). Performers adorned with Sangmo (headgear with a long ribbon) skillfully whirl and twirl, evoking the energy and splendor of a dragon’s dance.
- Cheonjijindong (Heaven and Earth Shake): Daejeon Nongak Pangut: Experience the full force of Daejeon’s Pungmul talent as performers of all generations unite in a vibrant display of Daedongnori (folk games).
Featuring Performances By:
Daejeon Citizen’s Chwitadae, Traditional Performing Arts Group ‘Soriullim’, Traditional Percussion Group ‘Good’, Percussion Group ‘Fantasy’, Fusion Group ‘Granada’, Kim Won Kyung Dance Company, Sorisaem Pungmuldan, (Corporation) Daehan Sarang Youth Arts Group ‘Tami’, Sori Ji Yujin, Modern Dance Seo Yun Shin
Event Details:
📍 Location: 181 Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon (Mannyeon-dong)
🛏️ Accommodation: Find hotels near the festival
💰 Fee: Free
📞 Contact: 042-256-4958
🖥️ Website: https://m.site.naver.com/1slb8
