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A Dragon King legend became a five-person dance
Korea’s Cheoyongmu is a masked dance based on the legend of Cheoyong, described as a son of the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea. Five dancers perform in distinctive costumes and masks. The court-dance tradition has also been performed at year’s end to drive away evil spirits.
A legendary figure is represented through masks and movement.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10