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Donghaean Byeolsingut (Village Ritual of the East Coast)

동해안별신굿 ( 東海岸別神굿 )

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Classification National Intangible Cultural Heritage
Name of Cultural Properties Donghaean Byeolsingut (Village Ritual of the East Coast)
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Designated Date 1985.02.01
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Address Busan

Donghaean Byeolsingut is a large-scale rite carried out in villages along the East Coast to pray for the peace and happiness of the village and the safety of fishermen. It is also called Pungeoje or Pungeogut (Ritual for Bountiful Fish) or Golmaegi Dangje (Ritual for the Village Guardian Golmaegi). The ritual is held annually, between March and May or between September and October, or every two/three years in some areas. The place the ritual is held is decorated flamboyantly, but the exorcists wear plain-looking costumes. This ritual features diverse dances, humorous dialogues, and gestures.