A tightrope walker advances on his rope while a character, below, answers him with jokes. In jultagi, a traditional Korean art practiced outdoors, height is only part of the show. The exchanges between the two interpreters count as much as the prowess.
With the accompaniment of musicians, the tightrope walker mixes acrobatic gestures, songs, dance and mimicry. It starts with simpler figures, and then gradually increases the difficulty. The UNESCO presentation describes some forty techniques and performances that can last several hours: it is therefore necessary to support the attention other than by the risk of falling.
This art is transmitted by apprenticeship with masters, but also by courses and internships open to the public. Its particularity is this dialogue between two positions: one must remain on its wire, the other can keep its feet on the ground. Together, they turn a demonstration of balance into a conversation.
What we know
Description of this practice; duration and techniques vary according to the representations.
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References consulted on 3 October 2026. Linked pages may be in another language.
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