Andong Maskdance Festival (안동국제탈춤페스티벌)

Explanation

Held in Andong Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Andong Maskdance Festival offers a vibrant experience of traditional culture and mask dance performances. This festival will be particularly intriguing to those who are already familiar with the Andong mask dance. The festival showcases mask dance performances, such as Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori (Mask Dance Drama of Hahoe), which is an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Korea, and mask dances from around the world. The main event is the Tallori Daedongnanjang Parade, in which locals, tourists, and international troupes dance together wearing various masks. Visitors can also see situational plays and play folk games such as Chajeon Nori (Chariot Battle) and Notdari Bapgi (Walking over a Human Bridge).

◎ Hahoe Mask
The Hahoe Mask is a wooden mask traditionally used for Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori in Hahoe Village. As the oldest mask in Korea, it is designated as a national treasure.

Inquiry

Korea Foundation for Cultures and Ethics +82-54-840-3400

Homepage

www.maskdance.com

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2025년 09월 26일

Event end date : 2025년 10월 05일

Venue : Old Andong Station, Mask Dance Park, Andong Hahoe Village, downtown Andong

Organizer info : Korea Foundation for Cultures and Ethics

Contact the organizer : +82-54-840-3400

Sponsor Information : Andong-si

Charges (Hours) : Free (Fees may apply to certain programs)

More information

Introduction
Held in Andong Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Andong Maskdance Festival offers a vibrant experience of traditional culture and mask dance performances. This festival will be particularly intriguing to those who are already familiar with the Andong mask dance. The festival showcases mask dance performances, such as Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori (Mask Dance Drama of Hahoe), which is an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Korea, and mask dances from around the world. The main event is the Tallori Daedongnanjang Parade, in which locals, tourists, and international troupes dance together wearing various masks. Visitors can also see situational plays and play folk games such as Chajeon Nori (Chariot Battle) and Notdari Bapgi (Walking over a Human Bridge).

◎ Hahoe Mask
The Hahoe Mask is a wooden mask traditionally used for Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori in Hahoe Village. As the oldest mask in Korea, it is designated as a national treasure.

Programs
- Tallori Daedongnanjang (Mask dance parade)
- Andong Notdari Bapgi
- Making My Own Mask
- Learning the Mask Dance