This is one of the most popular and appealing Korean folk dances both at home and
abroad. This dance is performed by a troupe of youth with folding fans. The dancers
open and close the fans with a lighthearted smile to a flowing rhythm. The climax is
when the dancers form a big fluttering flower. They wear colorful costumes akin to
those once worn by dancers of the royal court. Note the crowns of peony blossoms
which are painted on their fans. It appears to have evolved under influence of both
shamanic and traditional Joseon Dynasty performance.
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