Korea: Fan Dance

Buchaechum is a traditional form of Korean dance also called a fan dance, usually performed by groups of Korean female dancers.Koreans use this dance during many celebrations. Dancers use large fans painted with pink peony blossoms and display a show of dance. In the dance being performed, the dancers represent shaped images using the fans e.g. birds, flowers, butterflies and waves.They wear brightly coloured hanboks, the Korean traditional dress.