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Korean theater

Also known as: sandae togamgug

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cultural life of South Korea

In South Korea: The arts
…own local versions of the sandae masked play and dances. Today the sandae is performed by villagers in Gyeonggi and South Gyeongsang provinces as well as in parts of North Korea. Performers are males. Masks cover either the whole head or the face and are made from paper or gourds…
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history of Korean performing arts

In Korean performing arts: Chosŏn and modern periods
…folk masked play usually termed sandae togam gug. A prominent feature was the satiric treatment of depraved Buddhist monks and of grasping officials (naturally, favourite themes for a popular audience). Satiric plays were occasionally performed at court as well, but the banishment in 1504 of an actor for ridiculing the…
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