“Traditional Pansori storytelling performance” is an original Pansori performance that tells the story of the restoration of Gyeongbokgung Palace

"Dear Moon (Dalha Nopigom Dodasha)"

The royal court of Joseon, Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395…

Gyeongbokgung Palace was born, showcasing the birth of a new dynasty.

However, the palace had endured a difficult fate, despite its grand start.

Engulfed in flames from the Imjin War,

the people of Joseon wept day and night seeing the palace built with blood and sweat burn into ashes.

There were those that vividly remember the sorrowful sight.

The devastation and reconstruction many times again

The stories of those that remember live on to tell the resilience of the palace.

The resilience of Gyeongbokgung Palace that still stands in the heart of Seoul in 2023,

the tragic tale of Gyeongbokgung Palace unfolds in Pansori.

<Performance Location> Heungbokjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace

Heungbokjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace was constructed during the reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung Palace (1866 – 1867) under the reign of King Gojong serving the purpose of royal meetings, receptions for foreign envoys, and consultations with court officials.

During the Japanese colonial period, it was dismantled (1917) for the purpose of using its wooden materials in the restoration of Changdeokgung Palace's Daejojeon Hall. It was only in 2019, after a century, Heungbokjeon Hall was restored through the royal palace renovation project.

<Story, Performance>

Ipkoason Studio

Guest Performer: Jo, Seon-a (Gayageum)

Ipkoason is a creative collective of performers (sorikkun) and musical masters that have collaborated for a long time. Sorikkun Lee, Seung-hee and Master Kim Hong-sik, Lee Hyang-ha, and guest Gayageum performer Jo, Seon-a have come together to perform at this festival. 

Ipkoason explores the inherent versatility of Pansori from various angles. 

<Entry>

- Time: (Session 1) 10:30 - 10:50 / (Session 2) 13:30 - 13:50

- Location: Information Desk, Heungbokjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace

- Reservation holders must provide a photo ID for verification. (Accepted IDs: resident registration card, driver’s license, passport, registration card application, and alien registration card)

* Tickets may be transferred to an immediate family member with proof of relationship documentation (family register, or family relationship certificate). Tickets cannot be transferred to non-family. 

- Arrival after performance admission time is considered a “No-Show,” and reservation becomes voided. On-site registration will be available. 

<Reservation>

- Reservation: online (Naver Booking) / From 14:00 Friday, October 6, 2023 

- Maximum Tickets: up to 4 tickets per person

- Price: Free (Admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace sold separately)

<On-site Viewing>

- On-site viewing (seating) may be available for no-show seats. 

- On-site viewing (standing) is available with no occupancy restriction. 

<Important Notices>

- Seats are non-designated within the front yard of Heungbokjeon Hall.

- The admission ticket to Gyeongbokgung Palace is not included in the ticket for this performance

- The performance may be canceled if the Korea Meteorological Administration's forecasts rainfall of 5 mm or more on the day of the event. (Notifications sent to reservation holders Individually)

- All areas within the palace are non-smoking.

- As it is a cultural heritage protection site, food and drink, flammable materials, and play equipment are restricted for entry.