To celebrate the end of the year, the Pasa Dance Company will meet the audience with a new dance piece that combines the history and imagination of the region. The company's new work, "Gaenam (開南)," will be performed on December 31 at 6 p.m. at the Yeongsan Hall of Samsung Cultural Center at Jeonbuk University.

"Gaenam" is the second attempt by the Pasa Dance Company to reinterpret historical figures of our region, following their previous work that shed light on the Cheonhagongmulsul and the leader of the Taedonggye, Jeong Ye-rip. This time, the stage is an artistic approach and tribute to Kim Gaenam, a revolutionary who became the eyes of the era in the swirling vortex of the Donghak Peasant Revolution, fostering waves of transformation.

Recent research and reevaluation of Kim Gaenam's life, thoughts, and historical role have solidified his position as a pioneer of the revolutionary movement, and the work expresses this trend through the language of dance.

The performance is based on historical narratives but focuses on a composition centered around images and movements rather than complex interpretations. It unfolds Kim Gaenam's life and the spirit of the times through symbolic scenes, aiming for a stage that the audience can intuitively empathize with.

As a result, the performance is designed as a dance show that families can enjoy together. It is expected to be a cultural enjoyment venue that encompasses generations and ages on the last day of the year.

"Gaenam" was selected as a stage work supported by the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Cultural Tourism Foundation, and it is a significant outcome where the creative capacity and awareness of regional arts organizations can be confirmed on stage. Through this performance, the Pasa Dance Company plans to expand the artistic interpretation of regional history and seek to broaden the scope of dance arts in Jeonbuk while simultaneously exploring communication with the public.