South Korea: Nanta Show

In our fourth evening in South Korea, Jeson brought us to a theatre in Seoul for Nanta, a non-verbal performance of free rhythmical movements that dramatize customary Korean percussions in a strikingly comedic stage show.

It was about four chefs, under their manager, who reacted the sounds of samullori using all sorts of kitchen utensils as they prepared for a wedding reception in an open kitchen.

Photography and video recording were banned during the one-hour show to prevent disturbances.

At first I thought only young people would like it. When I heard laughters from our elderly group members, I totally agreed with Jeson, who still enjoyed it even after watching around forty times because of his tour guide job, that it was entertaining for everyone of all ages and nationalities who could easily follow the plot. The artists were not only good comedians, they were also excellent singers, dancers and acrobats. There were also interesting interactions between the performers and the audience.

No wonder Nanta, internationally renown, is designated as one of the "Top Ten Things to See in Seoul" by the Korea Tourism Organization.