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Busan International Dance Festival takes the stage on June 4
The 21st Busan International Dance Festival will be held from June 4 to 8 at the Busan Cinema Center and surrounding areas. This year’s festival will bring together 30 performance teams with 400 artists from nine countries, including Hungary, France, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Argentina, Italy, the Philippines and more.
The opening ceremony will feature the world-renowned Szeged Contemporary Dance Company from Hungary. They will present a special performance of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” three times from June 5 to 7.
“Carmina Burana,” a timeless cantata, has been performed over 400 times worldwide and has attracted a total audience of 200,000. This marks its first presentation to Asian audiences, bringing excitement to dance enthusiasts in the region. Making the most of Busan’s waterside scenery and sunset views, a specially installed outdoor stage at Haeundae Beach will offer a unique backdrop for the performances.
From June 6 to 7, audiences can enjoy a diverse lineup, from street dance and contemporary dance to traditional and classic ballet performances.
A collaborative work between Busan and Cannes, titled “No Matter,” will premiere at Haeundae Beach on June 6 and again at the Busan Cinema Center on June 8. This piece will also be presented at the Festival de Danse this November, one of the major dance festivals hosted by the city of Cannes, France.
Tickets for “Carmina Burana” can be purchased through Interpark Ticket and the Busan Cinema Center website, while the performance “No Matter” is exclusively available at the Busan Cinema Center. All performances at Haeundae Beach can be enjoyed free of charge. For more information, please visit the official website of the Busan International Dance Festival.
※ 21st Busan International Dance Festival, June 4 to 8
◎ Website: www.bidf.kr
◎ Buy tickets (Busan Cinema Center): dureraum.org
◎ Buy tickets (Interpark Ticket): https://tickets.interpark.com/goods/25005749
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