Madangguk(마당극), Masked dances
Masked dances are folk entertainments or plays performed outdoors in open-air venues are occasions for fun, community bonding and social critique. The area itself is not only part of everyday life; a town square, a playground, a market; but it is also a sacred place for it brings people together in shared values. The performances held there reflect social realities. In traditional society, performers poked fun at the elite and hypocritical religious leaders. In today's , performers often portray the interests and frustrations of laborers or students. In both cases, the performances have allegorical value. They surge with energy, often exaggerating or distorting reality to draw their audience into the fun.