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Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival (안성맞춤 남사당 바우덕이축제) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
Korea
Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival
Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival is a seasonal festival in Korea — check official dates and program before you visit.
Why go
Held in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, the Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival celebrates the heritage of Namsadang, Korea's traditional itinerant performance troupe. The festival centers on Baudeogi, a celebrated female leader of the Namsadang troupe from the Joseon era, and showcases the group's six signature arts: pungmul (percussion and dance), beona (acrobatics), eoreum (tightrope walking), deotboegi (mask drama), gombaegi (puppet theater), and salp'an (improvisational performance). Visitors witness live demonstrations, participate in hands-on cultural programs, and see Korean folk performance traditions rarely staged at this scale outside of Anseong.
Quick highlights
- Traditional tightrope walking and acrobatics performed by skilled artists
- Mask drama and puppet theater rooted in Joseon-era folk tradition
- Commemorates Baudeogi, a historic female Namsadang troupe leader
- Six classical Namsadang performance arts showcased in one venue
- Hands-on cultural activities available for visitors of all ages
FAQ
When does Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival take place?
Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival runs October 2, 2026 – October 5, 2026 at Anseongmatchum Land & Anseongcheon stream.
Who hosts Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival?
Hosted by Anseong-si · +82-31-678-2511, organized by Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival Committee · +82-31-678-2511.
Is Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival free to attend?
Free
Are there age restrictions?
Open to visitors of all ages
Where can I find more information about Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival?
Visit the official website: http://www.baudeogi.com
Where is Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival located?
198-2 Namsadang-ro, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do