Baudeok Shrine

Baudeok is a legendary figure of Anseong Namsadang and is known as the only female Kkokdusoe (leader) in the history of Korean Namsadang. According to oral tradition, when her father, who worked as a servant, died of illness when she was five years old, she was entrusted to the Namsadang troupe. Growing up there, she learned all the skills of Namsadang, including chanting, small drum dance, and tightrope walking. When Yun Chi-deok (Kkokdusoe), who led the Anseong Namsadang troupe at the time, died when she was 15, the troupe broke its convention and elected Baudeok, a woman, as the head Kkokdusoe. With her unique status as a female Kkokdusoe and exceptional skills, Baudeok elevated the Anseong Namsadang troupe to the most popular group. According to stories, during the reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1865 (the 2nd year of King Gojong's reign), Namsadang troupes from across the country were summoned to entertain the workers. With the support of Yi Seung-ji, who lived in Anseong, Baudeok's troupe and the Anseong Dolumul troupe gained immense popularity and were awarded an okgwanjagi (a type of official hat ornament) by Heungseon Daewongun. The place where Baudeok lived was Buldang-gol, where Cheongnyongsa Temple is located, a site traditionally used by Namsadang troupes for wintering. The local Namsadang troupe, bearing the temple's token, traveled across the country from spring to autumn and returned here for the winter. Baudeok is said to have died of lung disease at the age of 23. It is known that Yi Gyeong-hwa, who cared for her in her final days, buried her in a sunny spot by the stream at the entrance of Cheongnyong-gol, according to her wishes.

Address: 128-29 Cheongnyong-gil, Seoun-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do