Experience Traditional Korean Culture: The Gossaum Nori Festival

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Hello!

This is the Korea Tourism Travel Newspaper.

Today, following our previous introduction to 'Kite Flying,' we'd like to introduce you to another traditional Korean game: 'Gossaum Nori'!

Gossaum Nori in Chilseok, Gwangju, is designated as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage!

The name signifies two 'Go' structures colliding and fighting. 'Go' refers to a long strand shaped into a circle and tied.

Example images provided by the Gossaumnori Preservation Association

The game involves two teams, representing the East (male) and the West (female). It is said that a bountiful harvest is expected when the West team, symbolizing women, wins.

Its excellence and tradition have been recognized, as it was demonstrated at the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Olympic Games opening ceremony!

That was a brief introduction to Gossaum Nori. Now, let me briefly explain the '42nd Gossaum Nori Festival' held in Gwangju!!

Gwangju Nam-gu hosts the 42nd Gossaum Nori Festival from February 7th to February 9th!

This festival consists of ongoing permanent programs and main programs!

Here's a brief summary!

Permanent Programs

Traditional Games (Hoop Rolling, Jegichagi, Godongcha Experience, etc.)

Daljip Wish Writing

Nado Julpaejang

Kite Flying

Writing Ipcundaejil (Welcoming Spring) Phrases

Gwibalgi Wine (Clears the Ears)

These permanent programs, where you can experience Korean traditional culture, will be held from February 7th to February 9th, from 11:00 to 17:00!

These programs run throughout the festival, so be sure to participate!

Main Programs

February 7th

Daeboreum Squid Game

Round 1: Mugunghwa Flower Has Bloomed

Round 2: Round and Round

Round 3: Ttakji Chigi, Guseul Chigi (Marbles)

Pureuni Gutpan (Shamanic Ritual)

Muhak Elementary School Samulnori (Percussion Quartet)

Traditional Game Experience and Roasted Chestnut Play

Goblin Fire Making

Goblin Fire Spinning

Yut Nori Competition

February 8th

Daeboreum Squid Game

Creative Madanggeuk (Open-air Theater) Performance

Relay Straw Rope Making Contest and Daeboreum Bokssam Making (Lucky Wrap)

Kim Jukpa Style Gayageum Sanjo (Solo Instrumental Music)

Opening Performance

Goblin Fire Chilseok Village Tour / Goblin Fire Festival Performance

Daljip Burning (Moon House Burning)

Small Gossaum Nori

Ganggangsullae (Korean Circle Dance) Together

Fireworks

February 9th

Kang Na-hyun Pansori (Korean Opera)

Suyeong Yaryu (Mask Dance Drama)

Pureuni Performance (Madanggut)

Awards Ceremony / Go Parade

Gossaum Nori Main Demonstration

Traditional Game Experience

Pyeongtaek Nongak (Farmers' Music and Dance)

Dansimjul Daedong Nori (Unity Play)

Closing Ceremony

In particular, the opening ceremony on February 8th will feature various events such as Gossaum Nori demonstrations and celebratory performances, so we highly recommend checking it out!

Here is a photo with the detailed schedule!

Location: National Intangible Cultural Heritage Gossaum Nori Education Center / 8-26, Chilseok3-gil, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Source :https://blog.naver.com/kasdy/223747417612

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