Jultagi (Korean Tightrope Walking)
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PLAYERS
1 performer, spectators welcome
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
- A taut rope strung between two raised posts
- A long balancing pole or fan
MEASUREMENTS
Rope traditionally strung about waist to shoulder height above the ground.
HOW TO PLAY
1
Stretch the rope tightly between two sturdy posts at a safe practicing height.
2
The performer steps onto the rope and uses a pole or fan for balance while finding their footing.
3
Walk slowly back and forth across the rope, adjusting body weight to counter any wobble.
4
Add tricks such as sitting, jumping, or turning while balanced, often while chatting or joking with onlookers below.
5
A companion on the ground sometimes calls out questions or comments that the performer answers mid-walk to add flair.
6
End the performance by walking safely back to a post and stepping down.