Dongnae yaryu
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| Dongnae yaryu | |
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| Hangul | 동래야류 |
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| Revised Romanization | Dongnae yaryu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Tongnae yaryu |
Dongnae yaryu (Korean: 동래야류) is a traditional masked drama play in Korea. It has been performed for over 120 years[1] in Oncheon-dong, Dongnae-gu. It has been named by the government of Korea - Suyeong Yaryu,[1] as one of the Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Korea.
Yaryu refers to a drama performed outdoors in a field, especially in Gyeongsangnam-do province . Its main contents are satire and criticism towards commoners and noblemen. The Dongnae yaryu tradition was long maintained by Ohgwangdae, a professional theatre troupe.
The Dongnae yaryu is traditionally performed on the night of the 15th day of the New Year according to the Lunar calendar. The dance is a prayer for the prosperity of farming and for peace, although it the present day, the dance is performed more for the fun than for the spiritual aspects.
The Dongnae yaryu celebration was suspended in 1937; it was then reorganized in 1950.[citation needed]