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The Feast of Intangible Heritage Unfolds in Suyeong
Busan City will hold the "Suyeong Traditional Folk Art Festival," which has been continuously promoted for the preservation and transmission of intangible heritage every year.
This festival will be held on September 6 at noon at the Suyeong Folk Art Museum playground, providing citizens with a special opportunity to experience city-designated and nationally-designated intangible heritage in one place.
Event Schedule and Venue Information
**Event Information**
Date: September 6, 2025 (Saturday) 12:00
Location: Suyeong Folk Art Museum Playground, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Admission: Free for all citizens
Contact: (Association) Suyeong Old Historic Folk Art Preservation Association ☎ 051-752-2947
The Suyeong Folk Art Museum is near Gwangalli, making it a must-visit place in Busan's September that is suitable for enjoying local tourist attractions after the event.
Introduction to Key Intangible Heritage Performances
This public event will introduce a total of 4 intangible heritage performances.
The first is the Suyeong Jishin Balgi, which is an event designated as city intangible heritage in 2014, reflecting the traditional seasonal customs that wish for a good harvest and safe catches while protecting the village and home sites. It holds high historical value, feeling the deep aspirations of Suyeong residents.
The second is the Suyeong Yaryu. Designated as a national intangible heritage in 1971, this mask play was traditionally enjoyed by village residents on the full moon of the first month, expressing community identity and collective spirit. It boasts a reputation as a representative mask dance of Busan nationwide.
Such diverse intangible heritages come together to provide an opportunity to reflect on their value and significance once again.
Suyeong Nongcheong Nori (designated as intangible heritage in 1972) is a traditional game that well represents rural life and community culture. This game includes farming songs, barley harvesting, and bullfighting, expressing the simple lives of farmers and providing an enjoyable experience for viewers along with lively rhythms.
The Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori (designated as a national intangible heritage in 1978) derives from the anchovy catching activities that began along the coastline of Suyeong Bay during the Joseon Dynasty. This performance includes actual actions of pulling in nets and handling fish, enhancing the sense of presence and providing viewers with a vibrant experience.
Rich Side Performances and Experiences
On this day, in addition to the main performance, various traditional performances such as Gurye Jangsu Nongak, Gwangju Chilseok Gossaum Nori, and Dongnae Hakchum will take place.
A festival space for citizens will be set up, providing opportunities for the audience not only to watch but to actively experience traditional culture. The audience can share the excitement of the stage and enjoy a richer experience.
The Significance of a Cultural Festival Bridging Tradition and Modernity
The upcoming "2025 Suyeong Traditional Folk Art Festival" is a special opportunity to share the value of intangible heritage with citizens and continue cultural traditions. It holds great significance in boosting local residents' pride through traditional arts and informing younger generations about the importance of heritage.
Moreover, due to its proximity to Minrak-dong and Gwangalli, various tourist activities such as beach walks or exploring local eateries can be connected after the event. Thus, it can be recommended as a family outing course for those visiting Busan.
The public event of the 2025 Suyeong Traditional Folk Art Festival will provide opportunities to directly experience Busan's representative intangible heritages, such as the Suyeong Jishin Balgi, Suyeong Yaryu, Suyeong Nongcheong Nori, and Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori. This special cultural festival holds the meaning of continuing tradition while developing towards the future. It is an event that expects active participation from citizens.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where will the 2025 Suyeong Traditional Folk Art Festival take place?
The festival will be held at noon on September 6, 2025, at the Suyeong Folk Art Museum Playground in Busan.
The 2025 Suyeong Traditional Folk Art Festival will take place on Saturday, September 6, at 12 PM at the Suyeong Folk Art Museum Playground located in Suyeong-gu, Busan. This event is free for all citizens to attend, making it suitable for family visitors as well. The Suyeong Folk Art Museum is close to Gwangalli, providing an opportunity to enjoy local attractions after the festival.
Q. What intangible heritage performances will be introduced at the festival?
Four intangible heritage performances will be presented: Suyeong Jishin Balgi, Suyeong Yaryu, Suyeong Nongcheong Nori, and Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori.
The event will showcase four key intangible heritage performances representing Busan. The Suyeong Jishin Balgi is a traditional seasonal custom wishing for abundance and safety, and the Suyeong Yaryu is a mask play designated as a national intangible heritage that embodies community culture. The Suyeong Nongcheong Nori expresses rural culture, while the Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori reenacts anchovy catching from the Joseon Dynasty, adding liveliness to the performance.
Q. What side performances and experiential programs are available at the festival?
There will be performances of traditional Nongak, Gossaum Nori, Hakchum, and audience participation experiential programs available.
In addition to the main performance, various traditional performances such as Gurye Jangsu Nongak, Gwangju Chilseok Gossaum Nori, and Dongnae Hakchum will be featured. Moreover, audience participation programs allowing citizens to directly experience traditional culture will be provided, making for a rich cultural experience where spectators share in the excitement of the performances.
Q. What is the cultural significance of the 2025 Suyeong Traditional Folk Art Festival?
It is a meaningful festival highlighting the importance of preserving and transmitting intangible heritage, local identity, and tradition.
This festival serves as a special opportunity to share the value of intangible cultural heritage with citizens and to continue traditions, contributing to enhancing the pride of local residents and raising awareness about the importance of tradition among younger generations. As a cultural festival linking modernity and tradition, it also plays a role in progressing Busan's traditional arts into the future. Additionally, it is recommended as a family outing destination linked to nearby tourist attractions.
