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The characteristics of tradition basis and performance of Masan Byeolsinje

  • 인문논총
  • 2012, 29(), pp.313-339
  • Publisher : Institute for Human studies, Kyungnam University
  • Research Area : Humanities > Other Humanities

Seong Mi Noh 1

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ABSTRACT

This paper is to make the characteristics of Masan Byeolsinje as one of the regional hub in South Korea clear. Masan Byeolsinje was formed on the basis of Jochang. It was an official sacrificial rites to seek for safe waterway and welfare of the residents through the smooth management of Jochang. The sacrificial rites of Jochang changed into the market system in the course of the abolition of Jochang and opening of Masan port. The presiding group shifted to civilian commission agents. The purpose of the market system was growth of the market, safety of waterway, a large catch of fish, etc. And the practical needs for protection of commercial area of fish market and unity of residents were also satisfied. The rite house for Masan Byeolsinje consisted into two houses, mountain rite house and fish wharf. In 1905 the rite house was integrated by installing the god house at lower house. The initial divinity was a complex body of star and general, but at present the general was excluded. Folks such as onborad music of kisaeng, Ogwangdae mask play and installation of Byeolsindae were performed. Sharmans, kisaengs and clowns were individually the main body of entertainment and simultaneously coexisted in the stage of Byeolsinje.

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