Myth & folk traditions · Folktale
Bukcheong Lion
The lion of Bukcheong’s masked dance, welcomed to drive away misfortune.
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Performers animate a lion costume and visit homes during the New Year season. The dance seeks health, good fortune and protection for the community.
Legacy
This lion is a performance role rather than a single figure with a life story. Its power is expressed through movement, music and shared celebration.