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A Lively Traditional Folk Arts Performance Festival… “2026 Traveling Intangible Heritage” to Be Held

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will host the “Traditional Folk Arts Performance Festival” as part of the “2026 Traveling Intangible Heritage” program to expand the value of traditional intangible heritage and invigorate citizens’ lives through lively and engaging folk performances.

The event is organized by Busan Metropolitan City and hosted by the Busan Intangible Cultural Heritage Association.

The performances will be held four times across Busan from April to November, featuring practitioners of 17 nationally and city-designated intangible heritage items, including Dongnae Yaryu, Busan Nongak, and Suyeong Nongcheong Nori.

The 17 participating items include: Dongnae Jisinbapgi, Dadaepo Hurisori, Busan Gijang Ogugut, Busan Gobundori Geollip, Gudeok Manggaesori, Dongnae Hakchum, Suyeong Yaryu, East Coast Byeolsingut, Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori, Dongnae Gomu, Gayageum Sanjo, Dongnae Hallyangchum, Dongnae Yaryu, Suyeong Jisinbapgi, Busan Nongak, Busan Yeongsanjae, and Suyeong Nongcheong Nori.

Performances will be held at Busan Station Eurasia Platform (April 25 at 2:00 PM), Oncheoncheon Busking Stage (September 6 at 3:00 PM), UN Peace Park Lawn (October 3 at 2:00 PM), and Daecheon Park Plaza (November 21 at 2:00 PM).

These performances embody the resilient spirit of the people, expressing through humor and excitement how communities have endured and overcome the hardships of labor—such as wishing for family peace and harmony, preparing land for living, farming, and fishing—through music, dance, and cooperation.

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

Cho Yu-jang, Director General of the Culture Bureau, stated, “The ‘2026 Traveling Intangible Heritage’ performance festival will be a meaningful opportunity to share the beauty and value of our traditional culture with citizens,” adding, “We will continue to host various folk events to promote the importance of intangible heritage and ask for your continued interest and participation.”