The 14th Ganghwa National Gugak Competition, held in Ganghwa-gun, came to a close amid spirited performances by traditional Korean music (gugak) artists gathered from across the country. The Grand Prize, awarded with the National Assembly Speaker’s Award, went to Choi Myung-jin in the general dance division.
 [코리안투데이] A performance scene from the 14th Ganghwa National Gugak Competition © 장형임 기자 |
Ganghwa-gun (governed by Park Yong-cheol) announced that the 「14th Ganghwa National Gugak Competition」, held on September 6 at the Ganghwa Culture and Arts Center, was successfully concluded.
Now in its 14th year, the competition is held annually with the aim of preserving and developing gugak, Korea’s traditional performing art, and discovering outstanding gugak artists. This year’s event drew a total of 244 performers from 159 teams across the country, who competed in four categories—vocal music, instrumental music, percussion, and dance—showcasing the skills they had honed.
Participants took to the stage one after another with performances reflecting their individual character and talent, raising the competition’s excitement and drawing keen interest from the audience. Following category-by-category evaluations, major awards were presented to participants recognized for their exceptional skill.
As a result of the competition, the Grand Prize with the National Assembly Speaker’s Award went to Choi Myung-jin in the general dance division, while the Master Singer Division top award, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Award, went to Gang San. In addition, a total of 69 performers across 32 teams, including winners in each category, earned the honor of an award.
A Ganghwa-gun official said, ‘This competition was a meaningful occasion where gugak artists from across the country came together in one place to share the beauty and value of our traditional performing arts,’ adding, ‘We will continue to make ongoing efforts to preserve and develop traditional culture, including gugak.’
The Ganghwa National Gugak Competition is held every year to discover talented gugak artists and broaden the base of traditional performing arts, and it has established itself as a signature traditional cultural event representing Ganghwa-gun. It is regarded as a channel through which local residents can experience high-quality gugak performances up close and enjoy traditional culture.
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