Songpasandae-nori (Korean: 송파산대놀이) is a type of sandae noli, Korean traditional mask play which has been handed down in the neighborhoods of Songpa-dong[1] and Garak-dong in modern-day Seoul, South Korea. Sandae Noli is a mask dance that developed in Seoul and the mid of metropolitan region.[2][3]
| Songpasandae-nori | |
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| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hunminjeongeum | 송파산대놀이 |
| Hanja | 松坡山臺놀이 |
| Revised Romanization | Songpa Sandae Noli |
| McCune–Reischauer | Songp'a santae nori |
History
editSongpasandae-nori began with a cheerful parade called georigut (거리굿) or gilnori (길놀이) as circling around the Songpa Market and nearby town in order to attract people to their performance. The two terms literally mean "street shamanistic ritual" and "street performance" respectively. When parading, they wore masks and costumes, and played a type of marching music, gilgunak (길군악).[4] With a decorative small flag used by farmers or yeonggi (영기, 令旗)[5][6] at the head, the performers followed the musicians in procession. After the parade, they used an amulet to ward off misfortune and to wish everyone in the market to have good health and fortune.[3][7]
Preparation
editThe performers hold a seomakgosa (서막고사), a kind of jesa, sacrificial rite before the sandaenoli begins. Masks used for the coming performance are placed on a table setting for the jesa along with several varieties of food, and performers pour alcoholic beverages into a bowl and bow toward the table. This rite is to honor the dead and wish them to rest in peace, as well as to expect to have a good performance.[3][7]
Story
editIt consists of 12 acts called gwajang (과장; 科場) or madang (마당) in Korean. Songpa sandaenoli candidly depicts conflicts between classes and human nature.[7]
Cultural significance
editSongpasandae-nori was designated as the 49th item on the list of Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Korea by the South Korean Cultural Heritage Administration in 1973.[1][3][6]
Gallery
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Songpasandae maskdance". Andong MaskDance Festival. Archived from the original on 2002-04-26. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
- ^ "Toegyewon Sandaenori". Namyangju City. Archived from the original on 2006-01-18.
- ^ a b c d 송파산대놀이 (松坡山臺──) (in Korean). Empas / Encyclopedia of Korean Culture.
- ^ 길군악 (한국 음악) ── 軍樂, 노요곡 (in Korean). Daum / Britannica.
- ^ 영기 (令旗) (in Korean). Empas / EncyKorea.
- ^ a b 송파산대놀이 (松坡山臺──) (in Korean). Empas / Britannica.
- ^ a b c "Songpa Sandaenori (Songpa Mask Dance Drama)". Arirang TV. 2007-09-08.
Further reading
edit- 송파산대놀이 (松坡山臺놀이) (in Korean). Seoul Cultural Affairs Division, Seoul Metropolitan Government. Archived from the original on 2003-07-15. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
- "Korean masks". Hahoe Mask Museum.
External links
edit- Information and video clip on Songpasandae-nori[permanent dead link], Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Video with highlights from Songpasandae-nori, YouTube
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110614020336/http://www.ekoreajournal.net/archive/detail.jsp?BACKFLAG=Y&VOLUMENO=24&BOOKNUM=9&PAPERNUM=5&SEASON=Sep.&YEAR=1984 1984 publication by Cho, Ohkon with the script of Songpasandae-nori in English, Korea Journal
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