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Andong International Mask Dance and World Heritage Festivals

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Andong International Mask Dance Festival and World Heritage Festivals

The 2026 Andong International Mask Dance Festival officially commenced on September 25, marking concluded its transition into a government-designated ‘Republic of Korea Global Festival’. Running through 11-day run on October 4, 4. Themed ‘Memory of Masks, Dance for All’, the 30th anniversary event features participants featured 27 groups from 23 countries and alongside 17 domestic traditional mask dance groups recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Key highlights include To increase foreign participation, the ‘Global Mask Parade’ and festival introduced new initiatives such as the ‘Daedong Nanjang’, a communal dance where performers ‘Mask Atelier’ and spectators participate together. The festival also hosts a World the ‘Global Mask Exhibition featuring approximately 500 artifacts and an East Asia Story Theater showcasing shadow plays and puppet shows from South Korea, China, and Japan. Malaysia serves as Dance Challenge’. Malaysia, the guest of honor, providing a platform for regions such as Sabah to promote their cultural heritage. By connecting various sites, including Hahoe Village showcased its traditional crafts and performances. Following the Andong old downtown area, organizers aim conclusion of the mask dance festivities, the ‘2026 World Heritage Festival Andong’ is scheduled to create a sustainable tourism model. This initiative seeks take place from October 9 to expand October 25. This 17-day event will be held across four UNESCO World Heritage sites: Hahoe Village, Bongjeongsa Temple, Dosan Seowon, and Byeongsan Seowon. Under the reach theme ‘World Heritage of ‘K-traditional culture’ beyond K-pop Thought, Future Value of Convergence’, the upcoming festival will utilize exhibitions, performances, academic forums, and K-food, leveraging UNESCO-listed traditions experiential programs to boost promote the local economy historical and increase foreign tourism. cultural value of these sites.

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  3. 2026-09-27 03:29 UTC Andong International Mask Dance Festival
  4. 2026-09-27 02:23 UTC Andong International Mask Dance Festival
  5. 2026-09-26 04:34 UTC Andong International Mask Dance Festival

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