It refers to a comprehensive stage in which a series of school affairs and Yeonhwa dance are performed after a ritual held to exorcise evil spirits in the royal court during the early Joseon Dynasty.
Hak(crane) dance has been performed at royal ceremonies since the Goryeo Dynasty, and is the only dance in Korea to perform under the mask of a bird. Yeonhwa Daemu tells the story of two girls born with lotus wine, and they are thrilled by the king's virtues and repay their grace by dancing and singing.
When two dancers with crane masks all over their bodies dance and peck at the two pre-installed flower peaks with their beaks, the lotus blossoms open, the girl pops out and the crane runs out in amazement. After that, the dance performed by two girls is Yeonhwa Daemu. In terms of performance, the two dances have been handed down for many years, forming inseparable relationships.
For accompaniment music, Seryeongsan Mountain, Samhyundodry, and Taryeong are used for the school dance, while only court music is used in Yeonhwadaemu.☆