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The Songpa sandaenori is a type of talchum, 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. Sandaenori is a mask dance that developed in Seoul and the the mid of metropolitan region.[2][3]
History
The Songpa sandaenori began with a cheerful parade called georigut (???) or gilnori (???) 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 performanace" respectively. When parading, they wore a prepared mask and costume, and played a type of marching music, gilgunak (???)[4]. With a decorative small flag used by farmers or yeonggi (??, ??)[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
The performers hold a seomakgosa (????), a kind of jesa, sacrificial rite before the sandaenori 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
It consists of 7 acts called gwajang (??, ??) or madang (??) in Korean. The Songpa sandaenori candidly depicts conflicts between classes and human nature with a tightly-woven story.[7]
Cultural significance
The Songpa sandaenori was designated as the 49th item on the list of Important Intangible Cultural Properties by the South Korean Cultural Heritage Administration.[1][3][6]
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