2024 Andong International Mask Dance FestivalㅣSeptember 27-October 6

• Experience traditional masks and dances from around the globe at the 2024 Andong International Mask Dance Festival.
• Masks and dances symbolize freedom, equality, and global unity, letting everyone explore a world of shared dreams and hopes at this festival.
• The Andong International Mask Dance Festival unites people from around the world through diverse performances and activities.
• Masks and dances embody life, dreams, and hopes, inviting everyone to imagine a free and equal world.

[2024 Andong International Mask Dance Festival]

The dance of culture that unites the world

• Event Name: 2024 Andong International Mask Dance Festival (2024 안동국제탈춤페스티벌)
• Dates: September 27, 2024 (Friday) ~ October 6, 2024 (Sunday) / Total 10 days
• Location: Jungangseon 1942 Andong Station, downtown area, Mask Dance Park
• Hosted by: Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation
• Organized by: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Cultural Heritage Administration, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Andong City

Performance Program

• Korean Mask Dance Performance (13 groups): UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage 'Korean Mask Dance' 18 in one place!
  • Yangju Balsan Daenoli, Tongyeong Ogwangdae, Gosung Ogwangdae, Gangneung Gwanno Gamyeon Geuk, Bukcheong Lion Dance, Bongsan Talchum, Dong Laeya Ryu, Gangnyeong Talchum, Suyeong Yaeryu, Songpa Balsan Daenoli, Eunyul Talchum, Hahoe Byeolsin Gut Talnori, Gasan Ogwangdae
• International Mask Dance Performances (33 groups from 25 countries): Let's enjoy traditional mask dances from around the world together!
  • Vietnam, New Zealand, Colombia, Mongolia, Philippines, Cyprus, Taiwan, Italy, Singapore, China, Russia, Latvia, Dominican Republic, Japan, Poland, Romania, Malaysia, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Ivory Coast, Sri Lanka, Peru, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand
• Street Theater/Mask Play Troupe: The essence of Korean performing arts filled with laughter and satire, and the performance of the representative mascot mask play troupe of the Mask Dance Festival

Participation Program

• Mask Play Parade: Be the protagonist, enjoy the exciting event wearing a mask
• Learn Mask Dance: Experience the world of mask dance with your body! Let's become a performer too!
• Parade / Street Festival: Opening ceremony, festival grounds, a street parade with performance groups from around the world and local citizens!

Competition Program

• World Mask Dance Competition: When you wear a mask, your whole body becomes a mask dance! Open to all genres!
• Mask Talent Show: Change your voice! Wear a mask and show off your skills!
• World Mask Creation Contest: Create your own mask with your own hands and participate in the contest!

Performance Schedule

• Performance schedule may change depending on the situation on site.
• The performance schedule listed here is only for representative performances. For detailed schedules, please check the '2024 Andong International Maskdance Festival website' (English website / Japanese website / Chinese website / Official Instagram)