[Washington, D.C. USA 29.Nov~2.Dic.2009]

PERFORMANCE OF THE MARTIAL ARTS AND THE ARTS

Date : 30. Nov. 2009
Time : 10:00am ~ 2:00pm
Site : TigerDen - Herndon, VA 20171

● Synopsis
'The Great King JeongJo(1752~1800)' of 'JoSeon Dynasty(1392-1910)' was the owner of the unique history as a leading scholar of his era and a martial artist. Dreaming the social equality under the government of good king, he completed the integral martial art system, 'ISIBSABANMUYE(24 martial arts)' to strengthen his throne. But, he suffered a lot in the reality with his political rivals who killed his father wrongfully. Suddenly he died without finishing his dream. The performance shows his tragedy with martial art, dance and music.

● Program
○ Part 1 : Reproducing 'ISIBSABANMUYE(24 martial arts)' - The dream and the reality of the Great King JeongJo.
○ Part 2 : Encounter and harmony of the martial arts and the arts - Music and dance.
○ Part 3 : Seminar and conversation with audience - Understanding of the martial arts and the arts of Korea.

● Contents
In the Part 1, The dream, the reality and the suffering of the Great King JeongJo are reproduced with movements of 'ISIBSABANMUYE (24 martial arts)'. Encounters of the practical scholars-'Bag, Jae Ga' and 'Yi, Deog Mu'- with the best martial artist-'Baeg, Dong Su'- express the spirit of the era. In the Part 2, martial arts, music and dance are shown with dynamic expressions. In the Part 3, seminar and conversations will be held for audience to understand the arts and the martial arts of Korea.