Korean Dictionary
How to say “Mask Dance” in Korean
탈춤
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Usage & Context
탈춤 (mask dance) is a traditional Korean performing art featuring dancers wearing painted masks. Historically it was used to satirize the aristocracy and social hierarchy. The Andong Mask Dance Festival is the most famous celebration of this art form in Korea.
Example Sentence
안동에서는 매년 탈춤 축제가 열려요.
Andong hosts a mask dance festival every year.
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