The 6th Gyeongju World Culture Expo will run from Aug. 12 to Oct. 10 in the old capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-935 A.D.) in North Gyeongsang Province.
4 big draws at the 2011 Gyeongju World Culture Expo
Main performance — ‘Flying’
“Flying” is a nonverbal fusion martial art directed by Choi Chul-gi who worked on “Nanta” and “Jump.”
It is based on a story revolving around “hwarangdo,” or the code of chivalry during the Silla Kingdom, which symbolizes its spirit and manners.
The show portrays various incidents between a hwarang, or Silla knight, and a “dokkebi” (goblin), going beyond time and space in a mixture of acting, dance, martial arts, music, light and multimedia.
3D animation 'Byeongnucheon'
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One of the expo’s signature projects is a specially commissioned film project.
Since 2000 four thematic films have been presented during the event to much acclaim. This year, audiences will be able to enjoy “Byeongnucheon” (The Bracelet of Blue Tears), a spectacular 3D animation.
The fantasy adventure began with the aim of spearheading Korea’s nascent stereoscopic film industry, and combines live action sequences featuring top actors and computer graphics.
The star-studded cast features Yun Soy, an actress known for films such as “Arahan” and “The Twins”; Kim Jung-hoon, a popular singer-actor who has appeared in TV soaps such as “Princess Hours” and is now active in Japan and China; and Ha Yoo-mi, a household name who won the Golden Acting Award last year at the MBC Drama Awards for her role in “My Wife Is a Superwoman 2.”
Ji-gwi (Kim), a lowly commoner, dies of despair over his unrequited love for the beautiful Queen Seondeok (Yun). He becomes a specter that appears in the form of flames, and the queen has no choice but to have him sealed off under a stone. But when the kingdom and the queen become endangered, Ji-gwi comes to the rescue. As a result he is able to save the Silla Kingdom and find true love.
The tale is inspired by a combination of local stories, including the reincarnation myth of King Munmu and the folktale of Ji-gwi.
The 20-minute film will be screened 16 times a day during the course of the expo.
Multimedia show at Gyeongju Tower
The highlight of the expo is an outdoor multimedia show that features the Gyeongju Tower as its centerpiece.
It features video, lighting effects, laser beams, fireworks and sound designs surrounding the 82-meter-high tower, a supersized replica of a nine-story wooden pagoda at Hwangnyong Temple.
The show is an upgraded version of the 2007 Moonlight Laser Show, and aims to offer a unique audiovisual spectacle that celebrates the origin of life, the vibrant culture and history of the Silla Kingdom — from its rise and war-torn fall and destruction, to hopes for a bright future. It culminates in a grand finale that makes the Gyeongju Tower disappear altogether, which is rendered through the application of 3D optical effects. It is the first time the technique is being showcased in Korea.
The 20-minute show will take place every day after sunset. On weekends, the show will be followed by a range of rock, metal, pop and jazz performances. The World Music Festival, running for an hour, will take place in front of the tower.
‘The Story of Millennium’ exhibition
A special exhibition invites visitors to learn about the Silla Kingdom’s history and culture at a glance.
The multimedia displays comprise of digital and analogue aspects that include interactive and hands-on sections.
The exhibition is designed to be viewed in a one-way sequence, beginning with a “prologue” that guides visitors into a starry, moonlit space. The journey continues through the history of the Three Kingdoms Period and the Silk Road, and concludes with an “epilogue” that captures visions for the future.
Credit: chungay@koreatimes.co.kr
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