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[Photo News] Ushering in Seollal with uplifting traditional spirit

Concert features prestigious traditional performing arts institutions On Wednesday afternoon, more than 1,000 spectators gathered at the Haeoreum Theater of the National Theater of Korea to celebrate Seollal, the Lunar New Year, enjoying a variety of Korean traditional performing arts. The concert, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the National Gugak Center and the National Theater of Korea, showcased performances by prestigious traditional performing arts institutions, including the National Theater of Korea and the National Gugak Center, alongside local artists and young artists who were part of the National Youth Arts Corps in 2024. The concert opened with the National Gugak Center's Folk Music Orchestra, featuring 'Gilnori and Chukwon Deokdam,' a traditional performance wishing the audience health and prosperity. It was followed by the National Gugak Center's Court Music Orchestra and Dance Company, which presented 'Yeominrak and Bongraeui,' symbolizing harmony and peace. The National Gugak Center's Youth Dance Education Troupe performed a traditional mask dance piece titled 'In Search of Another Self (Sangseonyaksu).' Riding on the popularity of the recent drama "Jeong-nyeoni," the National Changgeuk Company of Korea staged key scenes from its changgeuk (Korean traditional opera) adaptation of "Jeong-nyeoni." Additionally, performers from the National Folk Gugak Center and the National Namdo Gugak Center delivered a vibrant medley of folk songs, ushering in the new year with uplifting melodies. The National Dance Company of Korea showcased 'Mugo,' a powerful performance combining bold drum rhythms with graceful dance movements. The concert concluded with a grand finale by the National Orchestra of Korea, performing 'Shinbaetnori,' a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional Korean rhythms. To further enrich the event, key attendees wore hanbok, the traditional Korean attire.