The dance troupe of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province National Gugak Center, which received rave reviews for its premiere performance of "Goseomseom" in 2023, will be performing at the opera theater in Germany.

On the 27th, the dance troupe of the National Gugak Center will present "Goseomseom," their representative repertoire, at the Staatsoper Berlin in Germany.

This performance is being jointly planned with the Ahn Pire Foundation, operated by Ahn Pire, a master of modern German theater and a disciple of Bertolt Brecht. Ahn Pire, a world-renowned director who has directed over 150 operas and plays, gained recognition in Korea for being the first foreigner to direct "Sugungga." This performance holds significant meaning as a substantial collaboration with the international arts community.

"Goseomseom" is a creative work that reinterprets the national intangible cultural heritage "Ttibaetnori" passed down from Buan Wido, receiving consistent praise from audiences and experts. It has become the dance troupe's representative repertoire.

The Staatsoper Berlin is one of the theaters built in 1742 and is considered one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world. The fact that traditional arts from Jeonbuk are being showcased in a symbolic space of European performing arts and German cultural center holds great significance.

The Berlin performance is a project that Artistic Director Lee Hye-kyung has been preparing for a long time since taking office at the dance troupe. It was made possible based on the cultural exchange experience of Director Yoo Young-dae and the international stage career of Artistic Director Lee Hye-kyung.

Artistic Director Lee Hye-kyung has introduced Korean creative dance on major European stages. She was the first Korean dancer to choreograph a season performance at a European national theater, which was a groundbreaking and exceptional event. In particular, the creative dance "Pierrot Lunaire," based on Korean traditional dance, garnered attention in the European dance scene, laying a steady foundation for international cultural exchange through such diverse experiences.

In connection with this performance, the National Gugak Center plans to hold an official invitation and reception for German diplomats and foreign dignitaries, with discussions finalized regarding the related venues. The National Gugak Center aims to promote practical effects of diplomatic exchange and expansion of international networks through traditional arts at this event.

This stage marks the first performance by a Korean arts organization at the Staatsoper, and it is expected to be a symbolic performance heralding the start of cultural diplomacy for hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics and the global expansion of Jeonbuk's unique traditional culture.