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Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival

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Theme :	Festivals, Traditional Art
Period :	September 22, 2009 - September 27, 2009
Place :	Gangbyeon park, Anseongsi, Gyeonggi-do

The 'Namsadang' were troupes of entertainers who traveled around the country during the latter years of the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910), performing dances, songs, and acrobatics at marketplaces and villages. Today they are more commonly known as performance artists. 'Baudeogi (1848~1870)', which is the festival's theme, was a woman who was the leader of one of Anseong's Namsadang groups, which at the time was thought to be the best Namsadang group in Korea. The festival consists of over 200 different events. Visitors can watch many Namsadang performances, as well as folk performances by groups from other countries.

Transportation

From the Dong Seoul Terminal, take a bus headed towards Anseong (6:50 a.m.~9:10 p.m., departs every hour / est. travel time of 1hr 30 min.) and get off at the terminal. From Anseong Terminal it will take about 7 to 10 minutes by foot to get to the festival grounds.

Further Information

Korea Travel Phone +82-31-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Tel: +82-31-676-4601 (Korean)
Website: Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival
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