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1. Jeung Ak Hap Ju (Court Music Ensemble)

     Literally meaning elegant, right, and grand music,  Jeung Ak refers to all forms of music played for the upper class including court music.

2. Buchechum (Fan Dance)

     A type of folk dance widely-known for its colorful costumess and creative dance moves.  It is generally accompanied by joyful music.

3. Samulori & Traditional Orchestral Music

     Often described as 'a concerto for Pungmul(farmer's music)', it offers a rare combination of the rough and dynamic touch of farmer's music with the elegant and soft feature of orchestral instruments.

4. Salpuri

     A  dance to spell off harmful and evil spirits unconsciously, the dance has its roots not in religion but in artistic beauty.

5.  Korean Vocal Tradition

     The theatre presents one of the following korean vocal tradition; Pansori, Kayaguem Byeongchang, and Minyo.  In all of these the singer unfolds a dramatic story and is accompanied by a drummer or an instrumental ensemble.

6.  Samgomu (Three Drum Dance)

     Often referred to as Three Drums, this is a dance  consisting of several drummers beating Three drums simultaneously.

7.  Pangut

     Having its roots in farmer's dance, Pangut  boasts its dynamic dance and breath-taking performance using hourglass drum and small drum.

8.  Sanjo Ensemble

     An ensemble of traditional instruments centered on gomungo(a six-string zither), gayagum(a twelve-string zither), degum(transverse flute), piri(bamboo oboe), ajeng(seven-string horizontal zither), hegum(two-string fiddle) and jang-gu(hourglass drum).

9.  Hwa-gwan-mu (Flower Dance)

     This is an elegant dance having its roots in court dance that was performed during important occasions such as national celebration or a state visit by  the head of state.