Chunhajeil Tal Gongjakso (The Greatest Masque) – 천하제일탈공작소

Solo mask dances from three famous regional traditions of the southeastern area of Korea (Gyeongsang Province) will be presented, accompanied by a full band of musicians. These dances encompass a wide range of expression, from humor and frailty to joyful exuberance. The program will also feature other traditional Korean dances, as well as an improvised group dance that explores new possibilities for traditional dance in modern times.

Founded in 2006, this ensemble of acclaimed artists is rooted in the traditional Korean mask dance-drama. They aim to share the aesthetics and quality of traditional Korean mask dances of different regions. The group also creates new work using traditional music, dance, and masks to express contemporary stories.

*NOTE: This is the only public performance. There is NO performance on Saturday February 16.

Seating is general: first come, first served.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Remaining tickets will be available at the door, one hour before show time. Please allow time for parking, which is managed by UH Mānoa and usually free on Sundays.

Parking info: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/commuter/parking.html

This East West Center project is sponsored in part by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Department of Music, Halla Huhm Foundation, Korean American Foundation Hawai’i, Kook Min Hur Foundation, and Donald & Iris Kim Foundation.

The EWC Arts Program is supported in part by the Hideo Murakami Fund for Scholarships and the Arts, The Hawai’i Pacific Rim Society, Aqua-Aston Hospitality, Friends of Hawai’i Charities, Inc., Barbara B. Smith, Richard H. Cox, Jean E. Rolles, EWC Arts ‘Ohana members, Jackie Chan Foundation USA, The Arthur Goodfriend Intercultural Fund, and other generous donors.