{"id":15447,"date":"2025-08-01T11:12:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T10:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londonpost.news\/?p=15447"},"modified":"2025-08-01T11:12:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T10:12:23","slug":"korean-youth-dance-troupe-brings-soul-and-tradition-to-taiwans-celebrated-folklore-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brusselsindependent.com\/fr\/news\/korean-youth-dance-troupe-brings-soul-and-tradition-to-taiwans-celebrated-folklore-festival\/2025\/08\/01\/admin1\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean youth dance troupe brings soul and tradition to Taiwan\u2019s celebrated Folklore Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

By MD.Moon hyung suk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yewon School\u2019s young dancers showcase the elegance of Korean heritage at the 30th Yilan International Children\u2019s Folklore Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In a captivating celebration of cross-cultural dialogue, a group of young dancers from South Korea\u2019s prestigious Yewon School has mesmerised international audiences at Taiwan\u2019s 30th Yilan International Children\u2019s Folklore & Folkgame Festival \u2014 Asia\u2019s largest folk arts festival for children and youth.<\/p>\n

Held annually at Dongshan River Water Park in Yilan County, the month-long festival brings together over 100 participating cultural troupes from across the world. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cA Borderless Heart, A World of Play,\u201d<\/em> set the tone for a dynamic interplay of heritage and creativity, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors between 5 July and 17 August.<\/p>\n

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The Yewon Dance Company, invited as an official guest ensemble, performed daily from 26 July to 4 August. Their repertoire \u2014 a blend of classical and contemporary Korean dance forms including Eolssu Jeolssu<\/em>, Salpuri<\/em>, Ganggangsullae<\/em>, Taepyeongmu<\/em>, and a newly choreographed Hallyangmu<\/em> \u2014 brought Korean cultural aesthetics to life on the open-air stage.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis was not merely a performance. It was a bridge between nations, a moment of shared humanity through art,\u201d said Artistic Director Shon Mi-Jung. \u201cOur students, though young, brought maturity and national pride to the global stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Founded in 1967, the Yewon Dance Company is rooted in the artistic vision of pioneers such as Lim Seong-Nam and Choi Hyun. It has since evolved into one of Korea\u2019s foremost youth dance ensembles, with alumni performing on international stages \u2014 including the Mariinsky Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, the National Ballet of Canada, and the Hamburg Ballet.<\/p>\n

Yewon School itself stands as a unique institution in South Korea. As the country\u2019s first early arts education centre, it rigorously selects students with exceptional talent in music, dance and fine arts. Located in the cultural heart of Seoul, the school\u2019s curriculum fuses technique with creativity, preparing students for both local and global impact.<\/p>\n

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The troupe\u2019s performances in Taiwan were met with high praise from local press and cultural observers alike, many lauding their poise, precision, and emotive power. Their success illustrates not only the artistic capacity of Korean youth but also the growing international relevance of Korean traditional arts in intercultural contexts.<\/p>\n

Yewon\u2019s mission does not end with the stage. The school is preparing for its upcoming community outreach performance \u201cDancing of Light and Love\u201d<\/em> in November, bringing the healing power of dance to elderly care homes in Seoul. It also continues to expand its global partnerships, with future cultural exchanges planned across Europe and the Middle East.<\/p>\n

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