Korea’s Traditional Performers


Last Updated on November 7, 2014 by Nancie

Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. This week my students are “suffering” through their midterm exams. The weather is turning colder, and I continue to dream of warmer climes.

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Here are two of my favorite shots from the Anseong Dance Festival that I attended several weeks ago.

(To view a larger version click on the photo.)

Spinning the Ribbon… (using only his head)

Traditional Korean Dancer

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Spinning the Disks

Korean Traditional Dance Troupe Spinning Disks

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This was a fun and inexpensive day. My only expenses were getting to the festival and lunch. I spent about $20.00.

To learn more about Korean Traditional dancing:

Korean Traditional Dance

If you are planning a trip to Korea, you can find festival information here:

Korea Festivals

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19 responses to “Korea’s Traditional Performers”

  1. I feel dizzy just thinking of spinning my head like the dance in the top photo. Super shot.

    And I’m with you on the cold as there is a SERIOUS decline in temperatures in Calgary. Somehow I must embrace it – but not for a few weeks as I’m off to Spain where the forecast is pretty decent.

  2. I think I would get dizzy just watching the first guy, let alone doing it. It sounds like a very interesting festival.

  3. Beautiful photos! All the spinning reminds me of the whirling dervishes in the Middle East. Fascinating to watch them perform, especially since there’s a spiritual element to their dancing

  4. Both great shots. The first for its dazzling colours, and the second for its elegance and poise.

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