The National Gugak Center (Director Kim Joong-hyun) will hold a New Year's Seol (Lunar New Year) special performance titled 'Seolmamaseolmama' at the National Gugak Center Yeowondang on the 17th at 3 p.m.

'Seolmamaseolmama' is a traditional arts performance welcoming the Lunar New Year and expressing New Year's resolutions through a family gugak (traditional Korean music) event. It combines dance, folk songs, instrumental music, and performances, including a children's stage with participants from the Teenteen Changgeuk (traditional Korean opera) class, allowing different generations to enjoy and exchange holiday greetings.

The first part, themed 'Awakening the Earth with Dance and Song,' will open with the instrumental piece 'Yeon Go Mu' and the folk song 'Dongbaek Taryeong.' The second part, 'Illuminating Our Future,' will feature the folk song 'Neoldduigi' sung by Teenteen Changgeuk class graduates, followed by the gugak song 'Sipiji Dongmulgwa Eolssu,' the children's song 'Tteokguk Song,' and the instrumental trio 'Ilcheong' to enhance the performance atmosphere.

The third part, 'Receiving the Energy of the Sky,' will conclude with a stage that wishes for the fulfillment of all hopes for the new year through the sword dance 'Honam Geommoo' and the shaman ritual 'Pangut.' The performance will last approximately 80 minutes and will feature members of the National Gugak Center's gugak ensemble, guest performers, and Teenteen Changgeuk class graduates.

On the day of the performance, starting at 2 p.m., there will be a 50-minute session in the Yeowondang lobby where attendees can create their own pamphlets with New Year's resolutions calligraphy, followed by a 'New Year's fortune drawing' after the performance.

Admission is free, and advance reservations can be made through the National Gugak Center's website (namwon.gugak.go.kr) or by phone (063-620-2329). The performance is open to all ages.