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Namsangol Taekwondo Outdoor Performance 남산골 태권도 야외공연

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28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 중구 퇴계로34길 28 (필동2가))

Namsangol Taekwondo Outdoor Performance staged with the background of Namsangol Hanok village, one of Seoul's top tourist destinations maintaining the unique sense of the traditional Korean culture in the center of the city, presents a lot of spectacles and activities related to taekwondo, one of the world's beloved sports. The performance introduces taekwondo, the pride of Korean people, to tourists and gives them a variety of opportunities to experience the sport, everyday except Tuesdays from May to October. The dramatic meeting of taekwondo and the hanok village reminds that Korean people cherish and inherit their tradition and try to make their culture to be loved ever more.

Utilization information

・Age limit : Visitors of all ages

・Finished : 20171030

・Location : Cheonugak Stage, Namsangol Hanok Village

・Beginning : 20170501

・Location : [Subway]
Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3 & 4), Exit 3 or 4.
- Walk along the road between oh!zemidong (Chungmuro Media Center) and Maeil Business Newspaper Building (150m).

[Bus]
- Take Bus No. 104, 105, 140, 263, 507, 604, 421 or 7011 and get off at Toegyero 3(sam)-ga (National Pension Service) Bus Stop.
- Take Bus No. 263, 104, 507, 421, 02 or Seoul City Tour bus and get off in front of at Twegye 3(sam)-ga (Hanok Maeul, Korea House) Bus Stop.

・Performance Times : Wednesday-Monday, May-October 2017 (Closed Tuesdays / 15:00-16:00)
* Schedules are subject to change. Please make an inquiry before visiting.

・Programs : [Namsangol Taekwondo Outdoor Performance]
-The demonstration team of the World Taekwondo Headquarters: An original performance based on a creative scenario featuring demonstration techniques of taekwondo
-Midong Elementary School: A performance of high-level techniques such as 540° back-turning kick, 4-step board-breaking, and scissors kicks with 180° turn
-The Taekwondo Force: A fantasy performance created based on the birth myth of Korea
-Mirme Taekwondo: A success story of a man who become a taekwondo master from an ordinary salary man
-Nolja: A show where taekwondo is mixed with modern K-POP, dances, arts, songs and samulnori, the Korean traditional percussion quartet etc.

・Duration : Approx. 30-45min (Varies by performance team)

・subevent : [Audience experience program]
-Experiences such as breaking tiles, taekwondo exercise, and women's self-defence will be provided for those who want.

[Taking a commemorative picture]
-Taking a picture with the taekwondo performers including the demonstration team of the World Taekwondo Headquarters

・Operating Hours : Free

Introduction

Namsangol Taekwondo Outdoor Performance staged with the background of Namsangol Hanok village, one of Seoul's top tourist destinations maintaining the unique sense of the traditional Korean culture in the center of the city, presents a lot of spectacles and activities related to taekwondo, one of the world's beloved sports. The performance introduces taekwondo, the pride of Korean people, to tourists and gives them a variety of opportunities to experience the sport, everyday except Tuesdays from May to October. The dramatic meeting of taekwondo and the hanok village reminds that Korean people cherish and inherit their tradition and try to make their culture to be loved ever more.

Programs

Namsangol Taekwondo Outdoor Performance begins with a special performance of a fusion gugak, Korean traditional music. The main show is composed of classical taekwondo performances delivered by the demonstration team of the World Taekwondo Headquarters, and Midong Elementary School and other taekwondo motif performances. The fascinating performances displaying both Korean traditional and contemporary aspects will linger on the minds of foreign tourists as well as Korean people. The show is followed by diverse activities to experience the martial art, such as breaking tiles, taekwondo exercise, and women's self-defence, and the audience can take a picture with the performers. The novel and various charms of Taekwondo will offer an opportunity to think of its value and meaning.

Synopsis

Namsangol Taekwondo Outdoor Performance presents the unique charm of a Korean tradition. The special performance of the fusion gugak group before the main performance will spice up the show. The main performance is composed of shows of various teams including the demonstration team of the World Taekwondo Headquarters. It starts with an original performance featuring demonstration techniques, which is followed by the performance by Midong Elementary School featuring unusual high-level techniques, the performance of the Taekwondo Force offering fascinating spectacles with the fantasy epic based on the birth myth of Korea, a success story titled "I want to learn taekwondo" featuring a man who became a taekwondo master from an ordinary salary man, and performances brilliantly mixing traditional Korean taekwondo, K-POP, and samulnori together. After the performances, a variety of experience programs where the audience can taste the delights of doing taekwondo activities and take a photo with the performers are provided.

Cast

The demonstration team of the World Taekwondo Headquarters and four teams in 2016 (different every year)

How to Particpate

Check the notice on the website of the Namsangol Hanok Village and distribution of leaflets

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