Anseong Namsadang Training Center

Namsadang (남사당) is a renowned troupe that combines regional traditional arts such as acrobatics, singing, dancing and circus performances, originating from the Anseong area. The troupe was formed in honor of Baudeogi (바우덕이), a celebrated artist of the Joseon Dynasty and Korea's first entertainer.

Namsadang performs on an ongoing basis and also focuses on developing and promoting various hands on Namsadang programs. Through their world tour, Namsadang plays a big role in spreading Korea's culture worldwide. The annual Baudeogi Festival is also a great opportunity for visitors take in various performances and take part in activities.

1) Regular performance
Exorcism performance, salpan (tumbling), deolmi (puppet play), eoreum (tightrope walking), deotboegi (mask dance drama), beonanori (spinning hoops and dishes), pungmullori (including a boy dancer performance and spinning streamer hat performance), after-party together with audiences.
2) Other activities
Tightrope walking, sogonori (playing a tiny drum), beonanori, and experiencing pungmul musical instruments and costumes.