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Seoul Center for National Intangible Cultural Asset

Seoul Center for National Intangible Cultural Asset

서울국가무형문화재전수회관 · Seoul · Neighbourhoods & streets

Created by the government to hand down traditions and preserve important, intangible cultural assets, the center supports cultural masters in the training of their pupils and their efforts to promote Korean traditional culture to the general public. · · The center houses 8 groups that represent the music field. Serving not only as a training ground for those specializing in the arts, the center also seeks to reach out to the general public through regular programs and recitals. Musicians also participate in musical conferences, events and performances on a national and international level. · · There are 12 craft groups at the center that are directed by craft masters who have been designated 'National Intangible Cultural Assets.' Craft groups host a number of training programs. · · Other special features of the center include the 'Pungryu,' a 147-seat folk theatre; the 2 or 3 story 'Traditional Craft Hall' with an open-run exhibition hall and planned exhibition hall; a shop selling the works of the artists; a seminar room; a training room; and a practical training room.

TypeNeighbourhoods & streets
RegionSeoul
Address406, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours09:00-18:00 · * Varies by performance
ClosedSundays, New Year's Day
AdmissionFree
ParkingAvailable

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