Pansori Weekend at Musée Guimet
The Musée Guimet in Paris hosts a weekend dedicated to pansori, a Korean narrative singing art that originated in the 18th century in the southwestern markets and fairs of the Korean peninsula. Initially performed by traveling entertainers, pansori quickly gained popularity and evolved over two centuries into a refined art form enriched by aristocratic scholars with literary sophistication, blending poetry and satire while preserving its ancestral roots. The program includes performances, literary meetings, and film screenings. The event runs from April 24 to April 26, 2026, with ticket prices ranging from €0 to €16.
Key facts
- Pansori is a Korean narrative singing art.
- It originated in the 18th century.
- It began in southwestern Korean markets and fairs.
- It was initially performed by traveling entertainers.
- It was later refined by aristocratic scholars.
- The event is at Musée Guimet in Paris.
- The weekend includes performances, literary meetings, and film screenings.
- Dates: April 24–26, 2026; prices: €0–€16.
Entities
Institutions
- Musée Guimet
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Korean peninsula