Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation

(재)전통공연예술진흥재단

Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation was established to contribute to the development of Gugak (Korean traditional music) by preserving, passing down and expanding the base of traditional performing art forms. At present, it conducts projects to restore the traditional performing arts, stimulate the creation of new performances, share traditions, and popularize traditional performing arts. It also established and operates the ‘Traditional Performing Arts & Culture School’ to spread the art form of Gugak.

(재)전통공연예술진흥재단
Organization in Charge of Information Release	Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation
Related URL	http://www.ktpaf.org/

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Main Projects of the Foundation
Restore traditional performing arts and stimulate the creation of new performances: Submission and performances of newly created performing arts productions; restoration and re-enactment of traditional performing arts pieces
Popularization and Industrialization of Traditional Performing Arts: - Popularization : tours and experience programs (Korea Folk Arts Festival, School for Traditional Performing Arts and Culture, etc.)
- Industrialization : incorporate traditional performing arts with the scientific technology (produce digital contents, etc.)
Sharing Tradition with the Socially Isolated Class: Free concerts for low-income classes and operate etiquette classes for teenagers, etc.
Globalization of Traditional Performing Arts: Arirang Globalization Project, Korea-Asean Traditional Orchestra Performance, etc.

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School of Traditional Performing Arts and Culture
School Introduction: The foundation offers lessons and courses in the traditional culture of Korea with an objective to disseminate traditional culture and cultivate the knowledge in the arts, and is committed in popularizing the traditional culture of Korea through the School of Traditional Performing Arts and Culture.
Education Program for: Any adults over 18 can participate
Program: Traditional musical instruments (gayageum, geomungo, ajeng, etc.) classical dance, pansori (dramatic song) and gyeonggi folk song, etc.
Curriculum: The education program consists of a ‘stepping stone level’ (1st level, beginners), ‘standing level’ (2nd level, intermediate), and ‘closing level’ (3rd level, advanced), and the specialized level. (The website provides detailed information regarding each level of the program including program duration, tuition fee, and class hours, etc.)

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Sharing Tradition
Project Overview: ‘Sharing Tradition’ operated by the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation is sponsored by the lottery fund (operated by the Lottery Commission that is affiliated with the Ministry of Strategy and Finance). It is a program that was established to share our traditional culture with the culturally underprivileged groups who face difficulties in taking part in activities in culture and arts.
Program Period: April ~ December 2010
About the Project: - Concert : ‘Sharing Tradition’ Concerts, Rediscovering Korean Music (performances of dance, folk songs, pansori, etc.), etc.; - Education : Operates a ‘Sharing Tradition, Exciting Etiquette School’; - Distribution : CD and DVD productions for education purposes
Admission Fee: All audiences are invited free of charge

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Traditional Performing Arts: ‘Traditional Performing Arts’ refer to a composite art of ‘music,’ ‘singing,’ ‘dance,’ and other ‘dramatic elements,’ which include tightrope walking, puppet theater, dance, and singing. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation have been conducting the project together to stimulate the field of traditional performing arts since 2007.
The website provides information regarding the ‘2010 Traditional Performing Arts’ performances that are held in Seoul, Namwon, and Busan, and provides guidelines on how to purchase the tickets. Also, it is committed to developing traditional performing arts through ‘creative performing arts competition.’

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Listening to Our Music in Ancient Palaces: ‘Listening to Our Music in Ancient Palaces’ presents performances of the Korean traditional music in ancient palaces including Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung, Jongmyo and Changdeokgung, etc. The schedule of the traditional music performances set to be held at the palaces is posted on the website.

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Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation - Notification Board: The ‘Notification Board’ consists of the ‘Announcement’ section with information on the events and contests hosted by the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation, ‘FAQ’ section with answers to frequently asked questions about the cultural school, and ‘Q&A’ section where visitors can post questions and opinions, etc.

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Lottery Fund : Cultural Exchange: http://www.lotteryarts.or.kr/; This is the website that introduces various projects for ‘sharing and exchanging culture’ that are operated with the funding by the Lottery Commission. The ‘cultural exchange’ project is in operation with the goal to strengthen the creative foundation of the culture and arts, and enable all the citizens of Korea to enjoy cultural and arts activities. Currently in 2010, various programs such as the cultural circulation program for the isolated class, cultural exchange, love ticket, and cultural voucher programs are included in the ‘Cultural Exchange’ project.

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National Gugak Center: http://www.gugak.go.kr/; The National Gugak Center is committed to popularizing and incorporating Gugak into the citizens’ lives through Gugak performances and various Gugak lesson programs. Also, it contributes in the international cultural exchange by introducing our traditional music and dance to the people abroad, and aids in the globalization of Gugak with the establishment of Foreign Gugak Cultural Schools for overseas Koreans and foreigners overseas.