Talchum – Mask Dance Drama in Republic of Korea

Tal Chum is a popular art in traditional Korean culture that combines dance, music and theatre and is performed by characters wearing Korean-style masks that reveal the character’s characteristics and social status!

Talchum, is a dark comedy that reveals social problems through satire and humour, which is distinguished by emphasising the values of ‘reconciliation’ and ‘peace’ at the end of the performance.