Photographs accompanying Chapter 6

Individuals dressed in traditional Korean clothing are pictured performing in a large open space in an urban environment. An audience of about 30 people is sitting and watching the performance, which consists of tourists, and Korean families with small children. One of the performers is interacting with the audience, contributing to the playful and festive atmosphere.

Figure 6.1, Yŏnhŭi Chipdan The Kwangdae performing in the Naminsa Madang in Insadong, Seoul (2015). Photo by author. Referenced on page 181 in the book.

Figure 6.2, Norikkot performing in Namsan Hanok Village, Seoul (2015). Photo by author. Referenced on page 184 in the book.

A performance group is seen dancing and playing percussion instruments in a large open space. This group is wearing vibrantly colored traditional clothing, while also holding brightly colored ribbons, adding to the festive and excited atmosphere.
A performer wearing vibrantly colored clothing is pictured holding a long stick with a disk-like object spinning on top of it. She is wearing a small microphone and is smiling widely, suggesting that she is excited about her performance.

Figure 6.3, Kim Jungwoon of Norikkot performing the spinning disk “pŏna” segment in Namsan Hanok Village, Seoul (2015). Photo by author. Referenced on page 185 in the book.

Figure 6.4, Kim Jungwoon of Norikkot with her final “suitor” at the conclusion of her spinning disk “pŏna” segment, Namsan Hanok Village, Seoul (2015). Photo by author. Referenced on page 185 in the book.

A performer dressed in vibrant Korean clothing is pictured walking with a man wearing modern clothing and a small black hat. They are both smiling, and a performance is continuing in the background, with individuals wearing the same type of clothing as the performer walking with the man in the foreground.

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