[Events ✿] Korean Traditional Dance Performance: A Thousand Year Inheritance

A Thousand Year Inheritance Leaflet

About a month ago, I accidentally stumble upon the Korean Embassy Webpage and discovered that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are hosting a Korean Folk Dance Performance: A Thousand Year Inheritance. The event is bound to take place in 3 days at the time of my discovery! But being unsure of what to expect at the performance or whether its worth catching it or not, I did a little further research about the performance before deciding to spend my weekend immersed in a little Korean culture.

I found out that this performance is organized by a well-known dance company in Korea and whats more is that the dance team is professionally trained and even conducts performances aboard! 와...대박! [Whao... Awesome!] Its really is a good catch and FREE! too although the event is by Invite-Only. Below are a some of the history of the Gyeonggi Provincial Dance Company~

Korean Folk Dance Performance organized by Gyeonggi Provincial Dance Company 

Introduction to Gyeonggi Provincial Dance Company

Performance History in Korea

Performance History Aboard

Being quite a Korean-fan person,  once a lifetime chances like this is definitely not to be missed. Its a great opportunity to see and experience the folk dance of the Korean culture. Now the main concern is getting the invite letter. The event is only 3 days away and I was afraid that invites would be closed by then as I'm guessing many would be interested since it doesn't cost a single penny. Nonetheless, I sent an email to request for the invitation letter for 4 people (without thinking who would go with me or how many would be interested enough to tag along since not all appreciate such events)... and guess what?! I found this in my Inbox the following day heh~

Received Invite-Only letter and who shall be my Associates eh?

Now the problem is who will my 3 'Associates' on that day >_< With little notice time, it didn't cross my mind to ask any of my friends who might be interested in such events but I did manage to coerce get 3 'Associates' with me ^-^

We arrived a little early on Saturday since seating should be on first-come-first-serve basis and also to get a quick bite before the performance begin. Arriving early, I was rather fascinated with the landscape of the Sentul Park which is where KLPAC is located. Although its my second time here, the last round when I came here was for a friend's performance and I only arrived after the skies grew dark. We did a little walking after securing really good seats.

With a scenic view, its suitable for family activities to evening recreation sports and there's loads of fishes + turtles to be feed

Lakeside Thai Cuisine located at the end of the part. Apparently, this place is recommended for its delicious Thai food over great ambiance but with a price

Must have narcissism and selfie shot

Always my partner in crime and one of my 'associates'

The other 2 associates which happen to be 내 고모 하고 엄마 [my aunt and mom] don't quite fancy being photographed. One was persuaded to come along while the shows a little interest toward cultural performances. 

Pentas 1 of KLPAC with colourful seats as a show of no discrimination in arts with the motto 'Arts for All'

The seating colors really made a difference as the whole stage atmosphere looks bright and cheerful. While my guests and I got front seats almost near the stage. There's also this brochure to do some light reading regarding the highlights of the performances.

Brieg introduction of the cast and company

History behind each folk dance that is to be performed tonight

Almost before the show begins *excited*

My thoughts:
Without any expectation toward what was coming, I really enjoyed myself throughout the show because it was something I have never seen before. What really amazes me is how each dance is related to a tradition of an event in the past or a celebration of harvest and how each dancer have so many different dance choreograph to remember and play and to dance whilst banging away the drums! The girl dancers all had pretty faces and hands so delicate I have nothing to say to myself. Mom told me it was a steal because cultural shows like this in Korea are rather pricey and for the same performances! The only thing I regret is that I didn't request for more people to bring. We should have invited our other family members too.

Its a shame no pictures were allowed throughout the performances and I could only retain as much memories my brain capacity would allow.The most enjoyable part is when they did the grand finale of the performance where we start seeing the whole cast gather to perform together with the main cast showing off his talent in cultural dance. Main cast is the one with the flowers~

The only shot I got for the night during the flower giving ceremony and the audiences gave these dancers a standing ovation

It was a great show and a YES for another Korean Cultural show!
p.s. I personally think this guy looks a wee bit like Micky Yoochun?

** Credits to Korean Embassy in Malaysia for snippets of A Thousand Year Inheritance Event and Thank you for the Invitation ☺

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