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마당놀이

madangnori [마당노리]

마당놀이가 · 마당놀이를

madangnori, open-air folk theater performed in the round

Example

연말이 되면 부모님과 함께 마당놀이를 보러 가요.

At the end of the year, I go see madangnori with my parents.

Word parts

마당 'yard' + 놀이 'play': staged in an open space with the audience all around.

Good to know

Audience participation is expected: laughing, shouting back and even joining in are part of the show.