The exact origin of the Hahoetal masks is not clearly known, although there is a colorful legend about their original construction. It is … See more

The twelve masks of the Hahoetal represent the characters needed to perform all the roles in the Hahoe pyolsin-gut. Of the twelve … See more

When the Pyolshin-gut t'al nori ceremony is performed in its entirety, it consists of ten "episodes." They are:
Opening rituals/"Piggyback" episode: The ceremony begins … See more

• Hahoe Mask Dance Drama: short article featuring several photos of the ritual in performance
• Hahoe Mask Museum: images and … See more

Hahoe pyolsin-kut became one of the most popular forms of t'al nori (talchum), which are Korean dance mask dramas. There are over a dozen t'al nori still performed today. … See more

Hahoe pyolsin-gut ceremony functioned to honor local deities and perform the rites of exorcism over evil spirits, therefore bringing prosperity … See more

The Hahoe pyolsin-kut ceremony stopped being performed in the Hahoe Village in 1928 due to the demands of Japanese rule. Under the leadership of Master Han-sang Ryoo, the Hahoe Mask Dance Drama Preservation Society organized all existing … See more