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Great Potential for Busan International Performing Arts Festival

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Conclusive evidence for the success of the Busan International Performing Arts Festival can be found in the unprecedented enthusiasm and size of audiences. During the festival, 24,500 persons attended the festival, which nearly doubled last year’s admissions. The rate of paid admissions reached 87%, an unbelievable amount of public interest that is hardly realized by most domestic theatrical performances. The reaction from audiences was glowing. One of the reasons of such success is believed to be the first performance in the country of the ‘non-verbal’ concept. The biggest difficulty of international performing arts festivals is mainly in the area of communicative competence. Therefore, body language with no need for any words can improve the understanding of audiences and attract a fervent response. In addition, ten-minute festivals with audiences, street performances by participating troupes, and outdoor events by squads were also given a favorable reception. These are some of the factors that should be taken into consideration by the hosts when making plans for the future.

However, it was also pointed out that systems for ticketing and booking, a lack of connected traveling items, and irregular punctuality of performance times are left over homework that needs to be settled. Still this year was only the third festival and there is plenty of room for improvement, as well as expectations.

Numerous international performing arts festivals, such as the Geochang and Masan International Theatre Festivals and the Suwon-hwasong and Chuncheon International Theatre Festivals are held across the nation. It is important to assure the direction and course of each festival with its own uniqueness, which wouldn’t just fall into your hand. The creation of unique concepts, up-to-date planning, using the ocean as a special feature of the area, securing sufficient budgets and active participation of local theatrical circles will promote the potential of the Busan International Performing Arts Festival up to the stage of a global performing arts festival. That potential was seen throughout this year’s festival.

Another definite harvest was the fact that the performing arts are no longer a declining genre if solid planning and direction, as well as some fun, are added. It is hoped that this year’s festival is the start of a positive cycle that revitalizes the local theatrical world, which has been somewhat stagnant.

 

The source of news : Busanilbo  2006. 05.19. 08:52