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Joyful Traditional Folk Arts Performance “Nol-i Madang”… “2025 Traveling Intangible Heritage” to Be Held

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon)  announced that the “2025 Traveling Intangible Heritage Traditional Folk Arts Performance – Nol-i Madang” will be held to promote the value of intangible cultural heritage and to invigorate citizens’ lives with cheerful and exciting performances rooted in traditional folk culture.

This event is hosted by the Busan Metropolitan City and organized by the Busan Intangible Cultural Heritage Association, with support from Dong-gu Office, Busan University of Foreign Studies, the Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, and Dongnae-gu Office.

Performances will be held four times across Busan from June to October. A total of 17 heritage items designated as either national or municipal intangible cultural properties will be presented by their official successors, including Dongnae Yaryu (mask play), Busan Nongak (farmers’ music), and Suyeong Nongcheongnori (youth farming play).

Performance schedule and locations include:

• ●June 8 (Sun), 3:00 p.m. at Citizen Plaza, Dong-gu Culture Platform

• ●September 11 (Thu), 2:00 p.m. at the square in front of the Global Center of Busan University of Foreign Studies

• ●September 20 (Sat), 2:00 p.m. at the outdoor yard of the Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum

• ●October 18 (Sat), 1:30 p.m. at the Oncheoncheon Busking Plaza in Dongnae-gu

These performances will vividly express the Korean people’s resilient spirit through humor and excitement. The performances depict traditional hopes for family harmony and prosperity, the blessing of new homes, and the joy of overcoming laborious tasks such as farming and fishing through rhythm, dance, and cooperation.

All performances are open to the public free of charge. For more information, please visit the Busan Traditional Arts Center website (www.btac.co.kr) or contact ☎ 051-758-2530.

Jo Yoo-jang, Director of the Busan Culture Bureau, stated,

“The 2025 Traveling Intangible Heritage Nol-i Madang will be a meaningful opportunity to share the beauty of our traditional culture with citizens,”
and added,
“Busan will continue to host a variety of folk events to raise awareness about the value of intangible heritage, and we hope for continued public interest and participation.”

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Attachment 1: Poster

Attachment 2: Performance Information Leaflet