{
  "id": 17000021,
  "title": "Korean traditional arts take center stage on European tour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/korean-traditional-arts-take-center-stage-on-european-tour-17000021",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T03:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/koreanheritage/20261029/korean-traditional-arts-take-center-stage-on-european-tour"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea's cherished traditional arts are set to take center stage on European stages next month during a three-country tour. The National Intangible Heritage Center, operating under the Korea Heritage Service, announced Thursday that the \"K-Intangible Heritage Festival: Pungjang Korea\" will bring performances to Budapest on Wednesday, Podgorica on November 8, and Ankara on November 13. More than 20 performers, including specialists in nationally recognized intangible heritage and contemporary artists, will collaborate to present a production debuting in Europe.\n\nThe tour aims to elevate the global recognition of Korean cultural heritage, while simultaneously introducing audiences unfamiliar with these traditional arts to their vibrant energy and communal spirit. The program is structured into four distinct scenes. The first, \"Mungut,\" serves as a ritual to initiate the performance. Next is \"Saemgut,\" which invokes life and well-being. The third scene, \"Jisinbapgi,\" further deepens the experience.",
  "summary": "Korea’s traditional rhythms, masked dances and epic storytelling are heading to European stages next month in a three-country tour designed to bring the energy of its intangible cultural heritage to international audiences. The National Intangible Heritage Center, under the Korea Heritage Service, said Thursday that “K-Intangible Heritage Festival: Pungjang Korea” would stage performances in…",
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}