Yeongdong, where the Nangye Traditional Korean Music Festival will be held, is the hometown of Park Yeon, one of Korea's three top traditional music experts. Park Yeon created the theory of Korean traditional music during the Joseon dynasty and also produced various instruments such as the string instrument, percussion instrument, and wind instrument. In addition to his creations, he is also very famous for his outstanding musical performances. In order to praise Park Yeon's achievements his other name, Nangye, has become the main symbol representing the traditional music festival. The upcoming festival will celebrate its 41st anniversary which opens from August 21st until the 24th at Yeongdong-eup Yongdu Park and country stadium.

The Nangye traditional music festival features traditional music in the form of exhibitions and experience events to better educate visitors. In addition, there are exhibitions of newly created instruments and a collection of various folk instruments from all over the world where people can experience first-hand by sampling them. Nangye traditional music group personally teaches how to play the instruments. The production process of traditional handicrafts from the past can be seen and the visitors are able to learn how to make pottery and Korean paper with the experts throughout the whole festival. There are also programs of photo shooting with Nangye outfit and the making of totem poles which symbolize the appreciation for good harvest by cutting wood.

Yeongdong is the Mecca of Korean traditional music, where the history and culture of Korean traditional music can be learned by visiting the Nangye Museum of Traditional Music, Nangye Tradition Musical Instrument Manufacturing Village, and other related places.

This festival is a great opportunity for people who are interested in Korean traditional music to broaden their knowledge through enjoying various performances, exhibitions, and visiting worthwhile places like Nangye Museum of Traditional Music.

Transportation

Take the train to Yeongdong at Seoul Station (06:23am-23:00pm/ 26 train services a day / Travel Time: Mugunghwa (11,900won): 2hr. 35min., Saemaeul (17,600): 2hr. 15min.) -> Get off at Yeongdong Station -> Walk straight through the main street on the left of Yeongdong Station -> Turn left at a Nonghyeop crossroad -> Walk straight and turn right at the first crossroad, then Yeongdongcheon's performance stage will appear. *** Nangye Traditional Music Instrument Experiencing and Inheriting Hall, Nangye Traditional Music Center, Nangye Traditional Music Instrument Manufacturing Village are located around Yeongdongcheon River which is within short walking distance.